Great Freemasons: Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973)

Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.
Eddie Rickenbacker

Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was America's most successful fighter ace in the war. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation, particularly as the longtime head of Eastern Air Lines.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Rickenbacker


(Kilwinning Lodge 297, Detroit)

Great Freemasons: Roscoe Turner (September 29, 1895 – June 23, 1970)

Col. Roscoe Turner, seen here with Gilmore, his pet lion.

Roscoe Turner (September 29, 1895 – June 23, 1970) was an aviator who was a three-time winner of the Thompson Trophy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roscoe_Turner


Here is some great video footage of him from a documentary:
(Corinth Lodge 116, Mississippi)