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Vintage Black and White Aviation Photo, Eddie Rickenbacker
Estimate:
$10 - $200
Passed
Live Auction
Militaria, Political, & Americana Memorabilia
Category
Description
Rare photo of Eddie Rickenbacker, WWI American fighter pilot, standing in front of the 'Golden Falcon' DC-8 Jet.
In 1935, Eddie Rickenbacker became general manager of Eastern Air Lines, and bought aircrafts such as the Douglas DC-4. From there Rickenbacker collaborated new aviation designs with Donald W. Douglas. Douglas was the founder of Douglas Aircraft Company and builder of various DC, the DC-8 the first jet airliner being among his designs.
Issued: c. 1955
Dimensions: 8"W x 10"H
Country of Origin: United States
In 1935, Eddie Rickenbacker became general manager of Eastern Air Lines, and bought aircrafts such as the Douglas DC-4. From there Rickenbacker collaborated new aviation designs with Donald W. Douglas. Douglas was the founder of Douglas Aircraft Company and builder of various DC, the DC-8 the first jet airliner being among his designs.
Issued: c. 1955
Dimensions: 8"W x 10"H
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Age related wear.