Edward V. Rickenbacker 1890-1973 American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 "kills", later president of Eastern Air Lines. I S.P. 8in x 10in b/w, showing the flier smiling while seated at his desk. Inscribed "To my good friend Bernard Gimbel - my hopes for no less than 100 Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker 1965"