Eddie Rickenbacker (1890-1973) Aviator, racing car driver. Rickenbacker developed an early interest in internal-combustion engines and automobiles, and, by the time the United States entered World War I, he was one of the country’s top three racing drivers. He became a fighter pilot and was assigned to the 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron. He accumulated 26 air victories and numerous decorations, including the Medal of Honor. The book, From Father to Son, Walker and Company, 1970, signed on the half-title page and dated “1970,” also signed by his son, Bill Rickenbacker (1928-1995). Overall condition, very good, dust jacket price-clipped, some rubbing and now protected.