Rickenbacker Part 1

Description

This film shows Lieutenant Eddie Rickenbacker, in France, as he posed on the ground and in his airplane, flew his plane, and received the Distinguished Service Cross from Major General Mason M. Patrick. The footage includes U.S. and captured German airplanes and men of the 94th Aero Squadron, with a list of their names. Also included are ground views of planes, mechanics, and pilots.

Collection

Records of the Office of War Information

Series

Propaganda, Information, and Documentary Motion Pictures