Robert J. Love
Robert John Love (December 28, 1917 – December 6, 1986) was a United States Air Force flying ace during the Korean War, shooting down six MiG-15 jet aircraft in 1952.[1][2] He was assigned to the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing's 335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron. In 1969 he was one of the pilots hired by the air force of El Salvador during the Soccer War between that country and Honduras, where he flew a P-51 Mustang.[3]
Robert J. Love | |
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 Love with his F-86 Sabre in Korea | |
| Nickname(s) | Bob |
| Born | December 28, 1917 Grande Prairie, Canada |
| Died | December 6, 1986 (aged 68) California, United States |
| Allegiance | Canada United States El Salvador |
| Service/ | Royal Canadian Air Force United States Army Air Forces California Air National Guard United States Air Force Salvadoran Air Force (Mercenary) |
| Years of service | 1940–1964, 1969 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands held | 196th Fighter Interceptor Squadron 8196th Replacement Training Squadron 8196th Air Base Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Soccer War (Mercenary) |
| Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (5) |
See also
References
Sources
- Gurney, Gene (1958), Five Down and Glory: A History of the American Air Ace, New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, ISBN 0-405-03764-3 (1972 Arno Press edition)
- Varhola, Michael J. (2000), Fire and Ice: The Korean War, 1950–1953, Mason City, IA: Da Capo Press, ISBN 978-1-882810-44-4
- https://www.flightjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/The-Soccer-War.pdf
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