Franco Bordoni

Franco Bordoni-Bisleri
Nickname(s)"Robur"
Born(1913-01-10)10 January 1913
Milan, Italy
Died15 September 1975(1975-09-15) (aged 62)
Chiavari
AllegianceItaly
BranchRegia Aeronautica
Years of service1937 – 1943
Ranktenente
Unit18° Gruppo Caccia - 3° Stormo, Regia Aeronautica
Battles / warsSecond World War
AwardsMedaglia d'Argento al valor Militare
Croce al Merito di Guerra

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.

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