Eddie V. Rickenbacker WWI Diary
Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker's 1918 wartime diary entry. (03/21/1918). The expected flight was canceled owing to the German activity on the front. However, Major Lufbery went out to the front without seeing anything. On his return I was asked to try for altitude test loaded. Made the first 3000 feet 9 minutes, 5000 [feet] 23 m., 5800 [feet] max 40 m. Lost the camp. Came down at another French camp for bombing planes south of Chalons. Got my direction. Just did get home before dark. On arriving, all the boys were sure I had been out over the front which I let them believe.
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