Charles Carpenter (pilot)

Lt. Col. Charles "Bazooka Charlie" Carpenter (August 29, 1912 – March 22, 1966) was a United States Army officer and army observation pilot who served in World War II. He is most known for destroying several enemy armored vehicles in his bazooka-equipped L-4 Grasshopper light observation aircraft.

"Rosie the Rocketer" redirects here. Not to be confused with Rosie the Rocketeer or Rosie the Riveter.
Charles Carpenter
Charles Carpenter and his L-4 Grasshopper, Rosie the Rocketer (s/n 43-30426) mounting a trio of bazookas just outboard of the jury struts
Born(1912-08-29)August 29, 1912
Edgington, Illinois, US
DiedMarch 22, 1966(1966-03-22) (aged 53)
Champaign, Illinois, US
NationalityAmerican
OccupationTeacher
Military career
Nickname(s)Bazooka Charlie
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1942–1945
RankLieutenant Colonel
Battles/warsWorld War II
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