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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | First day issue in Columbus, Ohio. Eddie Rickenbacker, an aviation pioneer, was born on October 8, 1890, in Columbus, Ohio. He became interested in internal combustion engines and engine-powered vehicles in 1905, while working for a railroad-car manufacturing firm. In 1917, he enlisted in the US Army and went to France, where he later took pilot's training and was assigned to the 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron. Rickenbacker earned nearly every decoration possible, including the Medal of Honor. After returning to the United States, Rickenbacker became general manager and vice-president of Eastern Airlines, where he served until his retirement in 1963. |
| Face value | $0.60 cents |
| Catalog code (Michel) | US 2642I |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Issue date | 25/09/1995 |
| Designer | Davis Meltzer |
| Print technique | gravure process |
| Printed by | Bureau of Engraving and Printing |
| Perforation | 11 |
| Height | 30.00 mm |
| Width | 23.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
