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Gilormini-Pacheco, Mihiel, Brig Gen USAF(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Yauco, Puerto Rico
Last Address San Juan, Puerto Rico
Date of Passing Jan 29, 1988
Location of Interment Puerto Rico National Cemetery (VA) - Bayamon, Puerto Rico
He flew combat missions in WWII and later was one of the founders of the Puerto Rico ANG.
Synopsis of his Silver Star citation: Awarded for actions during World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Mihiel Gilormini, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the TWELFTH Air Force during World War II. General Orders: Headquarters, 12th Air Force, General Orders No. 27 (1945) Service: Army Air Forces Division: 12th Air Force
Aircraft/Missile Information
Specifications StatsCentral Model Bell P-39M Airacobra Length 30.15 ft | 9.19 m Width 33.99 ft | 10.36 m Height 11.84 ft | 3.61 m Engine(s) 1 x Allison V-1710-83 water-cooled engine generating 1,200hp. Empty Weight 5,611 lbs | 2,545 kg MTOW 8,400 lbs | 3,810 kg Max Speed 386 mph | 621 km/h | 335 kts Max Range 650 miles | 1,046 km Ceiling 35,991 ft | 10,970 m | 6.8 miles Climb Rate 3,333 ft/min (1,015.9 m/min) Hardpoints 2 Armament 1 x 37mm cannon mounted in the nose 2 x 12.7mm machine guns 4 x 7.62mm machine guns
Up to 500lbs of external ordnance as needed. Accommodations 1
