Fighting the Flying Circus

by Eddie V. Rickenbacker Narrated by John Pruden

Overview

Captain Eddie V. Rickenbacker, originally from Ohio, was best known as one of the commanders of the 94th "Hat-in-the-Ring" Squadron, a crack unit of pilots that included many former members of the famed Lafayette Escadrille. The 94th ended the war in France with the highest number of air victories of any American squadron. Captain Rickenbacker later belonged to an association of pilots and Great War air veterans who, in the years immediately following the Second World War, invited many of the new "young" aces from the Pacific and European theaters for informal lectures. These men never lost their keen interest in aviation.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"John Pruden . . . happens to have one of those golden voices. . . . This was a fascinating book. . . . I always thought Eddie Rickenbacker was larger than life. This combat diary added an unexpected touch of humility to him. I highly recommend this book to any reader interested in the history of the United States Air Force." ---Major Joel Rudy, USAF

JUNE 2012 - AudioFile

John Pruden gives an energetic reading of Major Rickenbacker’s memoir of his military service in WWI, originally published in 1919. Rickenbacker, a race car driver before and after the war, was the highest scoring U.S. ace—with 26 confirmed victories between April 1918 and the Armistice the following November. His memoir is refreshingly candid in describing the human aspects of war: his exhilaration at combat, his terror of going down in flames, and his interactions with comrades such as Quentin Roosevelt and Frank Luke. Pruden’s performance brings out the author’s competiveness and cockiness as well as his recognition of his inexperience. Rickenbacker’s story shows the ability of the American soldier to adapt to combat. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170407361
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	03/26/2012
Edition description:	Unabridged

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