1263

RICKENBACKER, EDWARD V.

Currency:USD Category:Everything Else / Other Start Price:NA Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
RICKENBACKER, EDWARD V.
(1890 - 1973) American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 ""kills"", later president of Eastern Air Lines. Fine content T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Aug. 28, 1970, to Arthur Shackman regarding World War I aircraft. In part: ""àRegarding your inquiry as to the best all-around aircraft in World War Iàno two airplanes are made for the same exact purposeàFrom a fighter point of view the Fokker was the best in the German category, in my opinion, and the French Spad was the best on the Allied side of the fence. Naturally, there is no such thing as the best pilot in a world waràAs foràBaron von Richtofen, there is no question but what he was an outstanding fighter pilot, as the record provesà"". With the original transmittal cover, fine condition.