Eddie V. Rickenbacker WWI Diary
Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker's 1918 wartime diary entry. (03/10/1918). Terrible news. Capt. James Miller, commanding 95h Squadron, was shot down yesterday in his first trip over the lines. More Hun planes were soon flying over camp taking photos. Probably be bombed soon. Have decided today that war, with me, has always been a sporting proposition, and after I take the air again Germans it will be fair play always. Should I see the other fellow is in terrible difficulty and I have all the advantage over him without he having a chance, and I, knowing or seeing same, will discontinue the fight regardless of what he would have done with me in his position.
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