Bob Pardo, who made his mark in Air Force history for using an unorthodox maneuver, Pardo’s Push, to save the lives of his wingmen during a bombing mission during the Vietnam War, has died at 89. Pardo, who died Dec. 5, is remembered as a war hero who championed the Air Force maneuver, Pardo's Push, which saved him and his teammates during a daring mission in 1967. After flight school, he flew the F-4 Phantom during the Vietnam War and logged 132 flying missions. "Being an Air Force veteran means a lot to me, especially having the honor of serving in combat," he told Veterans in Blue. Original article source: Bob Pardo, Vietnam War pilot famous for Pardo’s Push maneuver, dead at 89

Source: Fox News December 17, 2023 11:43 UTC