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“Within the next few decades, autos will have folding wings that can be spread when on a straight stretch of road so that the machine can take to the air.”

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Eddie Rickenbacker
Eddie Rickenbacker

Eddie Rickenbacker was an American race car driver and World War I fighter pilot, renowned for his record-breaking speed runs and his heroic service during the war. He began his racing career in the 1910s and quickly became one of the most successful drivers of his era, earning the moniker 'The Flying Ace'. As a fighter pilot in the United States Army Air Service during World War I, Rickenbacker flew over 50 missions and shot down 26 enemy aircraft, earning him numerous honors. Post-war, Rickenbacker ventured into various business endeavors, including aviation and racing, and became a prominent author and public speaker, sharing his wartime experiences and insights. more

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