Robert J. Love | |
|---|---|
 Love with his F-86 Sabre in Korea | |
| Nickname(s) | Bob |
| Born | December 28, 1917 Grande Prairie, Canada |
| Died | December 6, 1986 (aged 68) California, United States |
| Allegiance | Canada United States El Salvador |
| Service | Royal Canadian Air Force United States Army Air Forces California Air National Guard United States Air Force Salvadoran Air Force (Mercenary) |
| Years of service | 1940–1964, 1969 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands | 196th Fighter Interceptor Squadron 8196th Replacement Training Squadron 8196th Air Base Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Soccer War (Mercenary) |
| Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (5) |
Robert John Love (December 28, 1917 – December 6, 1986) was a test pilot and fighter pilot. He married Bernice Baxter. Also was a United States Air Force flying ace during the Korean War, shooting down six MiG-15 jet aircraft in 1952.[1][2] He was assigned to the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing's 335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron. In 1969 he was one of the pilots hired by the air force of El Salvador during the Soccer War between that country and Honduras, where he flew a P-51 Mustang.[3]
- ^ Varhola 2000, p. 42
- ^ Gurney 1958, p. 248
- ^ "Corsairs vs. Mustangs: the last dog fight." by Chuck Lyford with Barrett Tillman.