94th Hat In The Ring Vector Art

Front art the 94th aero squadron was a us military air service squadron that fought on the western front during world war 1.

94th hat in the ring vector art. Eddie rickenbacker center with other members of the 94th aero hat in the ring squadron. 6 n6189 pilot captain kenneth marr. The 94th aero squadron was a us military air service squadron that fought on the western front during world war 1. The 94th was the first american squadron to shoot down an enemy aircraft scored the most kills during world war i of any american squadron and had eddie rickenbacker america s leading ace with.

The pilots then had these made up into silver pins. Each piece is carefully carved from wood and hand painted to provide a piece you ll love. The hat in the ring became the motto of the airline and its employees until 1963. This item is currently in storage capt.

Fly with the boneheads of the 94 fs in this hand crafted f 22 model. This is a museum quality reproduction of the very rare 94rd aero squadron pin the famous hat in the ring in 800 silver and so hallmarked. The 94th was highly publicized in the american print media of the time and its exploits over there were widely reported on the home front. Eddie rickenbacker was the charismatic commander of the 94th aero squadron and was america s highest scoring ace of world war i.

The squadron even utilized the lakota indian head the signature artwork of the lafayette escadrille and 103d as the 94th emblem between wwi and wwii while the hat in the ring was temporarily unauthorized. Its squadron emblem the hat in the ring became a symbol in the minds of the american public of the american air service of world war i. The 94th nicknamed the spads were on a temporary duty assignment to el paso texas when pearl harbor was bombed. The spad xiii was a french biplane used by the united states 94th hat in the ring squadron during world war i.

800 silver is european coin silver. Great gift for wwi aviation enthusiasts military a millions of unique designs by independent artists. Nieuport 28 c1 unit. Eddie rickenbacker and 94th aero squadron insignia note.

The squadron was officially activated at kelly field texas on 20. Assigned as a day pursuit fighter squadron as part of the 1st pursuit group its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft. It is 30 x 22 overall. Eddie rickenbacker truly was a pioneer for speed both in the automobile racing and the aviation worlds.

This vintage poster original art has some water stains throughout. Fighter pilot fighter aircraft 94th aero squadron aviation world world war one nose art model airplanes military aircraft presentation. 94 fs hat in the ring f 22. Many wwi pins and insignia were made by melting down coins.