Charles Carpenter (pilot)
United States Army officer and pilot (1912–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[1]
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Charles Carpenter | |
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Born | (1912-08-29)August 29, 1912 |
Died | March 22, 1966(1966-03-22) (aged 53) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Teacher |
Military career | |
Nickname(s) | Bazooka Charlie |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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