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"Hat in the Ring" Pin
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Title/Object Name

Military Flight Insignia - US Army 94th Aero Squadron - "Hat in the Ring" Squadron

Date
Circa 1935 - 1945
Medium
Unknown Metal
Dimensions
1/2"h X 1"w
Artifact Descriptions
The "hat in the Ring" insignia represents Uncle Sam's hat within a ring or circle. The US Army's 94th Aero Squadron was established at Kelly Field, Texas in 1917 and was the first squadron stationed in France during WWI. Most noted member of the 94th Aero Squadron was Captain Edward "Eddie" Rickebacker. The Squadron was re-designated the 94th Pursuit Squadron and later the 94th Fighter Squadron. In July 1946, the squadron was assigned to March Air Field. Since 2000, the squadron has been assigned to Langley Air Force Base, Virginia as part of the 1st Fighter Wing.
Artifact Origin Map
Origin Unknown
Aviation - 3rd Grade Level | Military Flight Insignia
Military Flight Insignia
3rd Grade Lesson Plan

Updated: September 6, 2005

he small metal ring with the hat inside was the insignia or symbol for a group of fliers during World War I called the 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron. One of the members of the squadron was Eddie Rickenbacker. Before the War Rickenbacker was an internationally known racecar driver. He went on to become the president of Eastern Airlines. On March 20, 1942 Rickenbacker was honored at the Mission Inn. He was the 57th flier to have the copper wings added to the Famous Fliers Wall. Later that same year Rickenbacker was on an inspection trip for the United States, when the plane he was on crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Rickenbacker and six others survived on rubber rafts for 24 days before being rescued.

Lesson Plans & Standards

Classroom Lesson Plans for Aviation 3rd Grade Level
Classroom Lesson Plans
California Educational Standards

Online Links & Resources

The Rickenbacker Papers at Auburn University
National Museum of the US Air Force

Selected Bibliography

Rickenbacker, Eddie Seven Came Through (1943)
Rickenbacker, Eddie Flying Circus (1919)
Rickenbacker, Eddie An Autobiography (1967).
Koestler-Grack, Rachel Eddie Rickenbacker (Famous Flyers)
Insignia
Aldebol, Tony. Army Air Force and United States Air Force Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia, 1941-1
Foster, Frank C. Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Army: World War II to Present
Thompson, James, and Thompson, Jim, and Foster, Frank, Col. (Editor)Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Marine Corps: World War II to Present
Thompson, James G. The Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Navy: World War II to Present
Borts, Lawrence H. U.S. Military Medals 1939 to Present
Maguire, Jon A. Silver Wings, Pinks and Greens: Uniforms, Wings & Insignia of USAAF Airmen in World War II (Schiffer Military History) (Hardcover)

 
 
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