[Eddie Rickenbacker with his SPAD XIII (S.13) aircraft]

Photograph of fighter ace Eddie Rickenbacker with his SPAD XIII (S.13) aircraft, circa 1917-1919. The hat-in-the-ring emblem of the 94th Aero Squadron is visible on the fuselage.

Inscription: "29655."

Stamped on verso: "No objection to reproducing or publishing this picture provided credit line 'Photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps' appears on the photograph or page."

Inscription on back of frame: "Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, Spad (French built), US 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron, 26 victories in WWI. NARA #: NWDNS 111-SC-29655."

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