Fernando L. Ribas-Dominicci
US Air Force pilot (1952–1986 (KIA)) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci[note 1] (June 24, 1952 – April 15, 1986), was an F-111F pilot in the United States Air Force. He was killed in action during Operation El Dorado Canyon, the April 15, 1986, U.S. air raid on Libya.
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Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci | |
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Born | (1952-06-24)June 24, 1952 Utuado, Puerto Rico |
Died | April 15, 1986(1986-04-15) (aged 33) Gulf of Sidra |
Place of burial | San Andres Cemetery Utuado, Puerto Rico |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1975–1986 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 48th Tactical Fighter Wing |
Battles/wars | Operation El Dorado Canyon † |
Awards | Purple Heart Air Force Commendation Medal |
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