Fighting the Flying Circus - Hardcover

Rickenbacker, Captain Edward V

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1163210021 ISBN 13: 9781163210024

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Fighting the Flying Circus is a memoir written by Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker, a World War I fighter pilot and Medal of Honor recipient. The book details Rickenbacker's experiences as a pilot in the United States Army Air Service's 94th Aero Squadron, which he commanded during the war. Rickenbacker provides a firsthand account of the aerial battles that took place over the Western Front during World War I, including his encounters with the German ace pilot, Baron Manfred von Richthofen (also known as the Red Baron). The book also discusses the challenges faced by American pilots who were new to the war and had to learn quickly in order to survive.In addition to his military experiences, Rickenbacker also shares personal anecdotes and reflections on his life and career. He discusses his childhood in Ohio, his early years as a race car driver, and his post-war business ventures.Overall, Fighting the Flying Circus is a gripping and informative account of one pilot's experiences in World War I, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the life of a true American hero.1919. The memoirs of the American Ace of Aces, Eddie Rickenbacker, who was a successful race car driver, fighter pilot, airline executive, wartime advisor, and elder statesman. Few aces achieved so much in so many different lifetime roles. Captain Rickenbacker, originally from Ohio, was best known as one of the Commanders of the 94th Hat-in-the-Ring Squadron, a crack unit of pilots which included many former members of the famed Lafayette Escadrille. The 94th ended the war in France with the highest number of air victories of any American squadron. Rickenbacker's twenty-six aerial victories came in only two months of combat flying, a spectacular achievement. The story of one of America' real-life heroes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Eddie V. Rickenbacker (1890-1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient.

John Pruden is a professional voice actor who records audiobooks, corporate and online training narrations, animation and video game characters, and radio and TV commercials. An AudioFile Earphones Award winner, John has a solid creative foundation from which to draw for his intelligent audiobook narrations.

Review

"John Pruden . . . happens to have one of those golden voices. . . . This was a fascinating book. . . . I always thought Eddie Rickenbacker was larger than life. This combat diary added an unexpected touch of humility to him. I highly recommend this book to any reader interested in the history of the United States Air Force." ---Major Joel Rudy, USAF

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163210021
• ISBN 13: 9781163210024
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 386