Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker leaning against his French made Spad XIII in 1918. The aircraft is painted with the famous " Hat In The Ring " insignia of the 94th Aero Squadron. Rickenbacker shot down 22 enemy aircraft and four observation balloons,and was the only aviator to win the Congressional Medal of Honor in WW 1.
Role biplane fighter
National origin France
Manufacturer SPAD
Designer Louis Béchéreau
First flight 4 April 1917[1]
Primary users Aéronautique Militaire
Royal Flying Corps (Royal Air Force from April 1918)
United States Army Air Service
Number built 8,472
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