Franco Bordoni-Bisleri | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Robur" |
| Born | 10 January 1913 Milan, Italy |
| Died | 15 September 1975 (aged 62) Chiavari |
| Allegiance | Italy |
| Service | Regia Aeronautica |
| Years of service | 1937 – 1943 |
| Rank | tenente |
| Unit | 18° Gruppo Caccia - 3° Stormo, Regia Aeronautica |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Medaglia 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.[1] 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.[2]
- ^ Håkan Gustavsson (20 February 2006). "Biplane fighter aces, Italy, Tenente Franco 'Robur' Bordoni-Bisleri". Håkans aviation page: Biplane Fighter Aces from the Second World War. Retrieved 24 June 2009.
- ^ Nanni Dietrich (24 June 2007). "Franco Bordoni". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 24 June 2009.