Franco Bordoni
Franco Bordoni-Bisleri (10 January 1913 – 15 September 1975) was an Italian aviator and racing car driver. He is one of the top-scoring aces of the Regia Aeronautica, with 19 air victories. His nickname was "Robur" ("strength" in Latin) and was painted on most of his aircraft and racing cars.
Franco Bordoni-Bisleri | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Robur" |
| Born | 10 January 1913 Milan, Italy |
| Died | 15 September 1975 (aged 62) Chiavari |
| Allegiance | Italy |
| Service/ | Regia Aeronautica |
| Years of service | 1937 – 1943 |
| Rank | tenente |
| Unit | 18° Gruppo Caccia - 3° Stormo, Regia Aeronautica |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Medaglia d'Argento al valor Militare Croce al Merito di Guerra |
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