Leonardo Ferrulli
Leonardo Ferrulli | |
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| Born | 1 January 1918 Brindisi, Italy |
| Died | 5 July 1943 (aged 25) Scordia, Sicily, Italy |
| Allegiance | Italy |
| Branch | Regia Aeronautica Aviazione Legionaria |
| Years of service | 1935–1943 |
| Rank | Sottotenente |
| Unit | 91a Squadriglia, 10° Gruppo, 4° Stormo |
| Battles / wars | Spanish Civil War Second World War |
| Awards | Medaglia d'Oro al Valor Militare Medaglia d'Argento al Valor Militare |
Leonardo Ferrulli (1 January 1918 – 5 July 1943) was an ace of the Regia Aeronautica, and a recipient of the Medaglia d'Oro al Valor Militare (Gold Medal of Military Valor). He was credited with 22 air victories, one during the Spanish Civil War and 21 during World War II. He shot down Hurricanes, P-40s, P-38 Lightnings, Spitfires and B-17s, flying Fiat C.R.42 biplanes and Macchi C.200/202 monoplanes. His unit was 91a Squadriglia, 10° Gruppo, from 4° Stormo, one of the top-scoring fighter units of Regia Aeronautica.