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Eddie Rickenbacker, America's top World War I ace, flew with which squadron?

The 94th Aero "Hat in the Ring" Squadron.

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  1. The Lafayette Escadrille
  2. The Flying Tigers
  3. The 94th Aero "Hat in the Ring" Squadron ✔

Why: Rickenbacker was called the Ace of Aces and earned the Medal of Honor. An ace is a pilot with at least five aerial victories. The Lafayette Escadrille was a group of American volunteers with the French before the U.S. joined the war.

Huh, didn't know that: Later in life Rickenbacker led Eastern Airlines.

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Why did Rickenbacker's squadron pick a hat for its logo? They were ready to throw it in the ring.
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Answer: The 94th Aero "Hat in the Ring" Squadron. Rickenbacker was called the Ace of Aces and earned the Medal of Honor. An ace is a pilot with at least five aerial victories. The Lafayette Escadrille was a group of American volunteers with the French before the U.S. joined the war.

  1. CAP Achievement 4, Rickenbacker page www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/stripes-to-diamonds/rickenbacker
    During his time with the 94th Aero "Hat in the Ring" Squadron in WWI, Eddie Rickenbacker earned nearly every decoration possible
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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