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Fighting the Flying Circus

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Fighting the Flying Circus is a 1919 book by Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, a celebrated American pilot and World War I ace. The book details his wartime experiences, particularly his combat missions as a fighter pilot in the 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron. Rickenbacker became known for his skill and bravery, accumulating 26 aerial victories and earning the Medal of Honor. The term "flying circus" refers to a rotary echelon formation of airplanes in action or a group of pilots performing exhibition flights. Rickenbacker's book offers a firsthand account of aerial combat during World War I, a period that saw significant development in military aircraft and aerial tactics.123

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  3. aviation in World War I
  4. flying circus
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