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  1. Charles Carpenter
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    • Lt. Col. Charles "Bazooka Charlie" Carpenter (August 29, 1912 – March 22, 1966) was a United States Army officer and army observation pilot who served in World War II. He is most known for destroying several enemy armored vehicles in his bazooka-equipped L-4 Grasshopper light observation aircraft. See more

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    Carpenter was born in rural Illinois, one of six siblings: three boys and three girls. The family farm was lost during the … See more

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    Upon arriving in France in 1944, Carpenter was assigned an L-4 Grasshopper for artillery spotter role and reconnaissance missions. Assuming a 150-pound (68 kg) pilot and no radio aboard, the L-4H had a remaining c… See more

    Postwar service

    In 1945, Carpenter became seriously ill and was diagnosed with Hodgkin disease. Doctors gave him 2 years to live. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army service in 1946. Thereafter, he returned to … See more

    Meet the Heroes: Lt. Col. Charles Carpenter aka “Bazooka Charlie”
    Here is the miniature that Stoessi’s Heroes is releasing to honour Charles Carpenter: Let’s talk a bit more about this man they called “The Mad Major”: Promoted to the rank of major in 1944, …
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  2. During a desperate mission to save his countrymen, Bazooka Charlie managed to fire 16 rockets at the enemy while being fired upon, immobilizing several armored vehicles as well as two Panthers. The German troops retreated from battle, allowing the support unit to survive. The tenacity of Carpenter earned him another nickname, “the Mad Major.”

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    What did the Mad Major do after WW2?
    His penchant for flying under bridges earned him the nickname "the Mad Major". After the war he became a film star through his work both as a stunt pilot and as an actor. During the 1930s he worked for a time as a British secret agent, serving as a double agent to Nazi Germany. He returned to the Navy in World War II.

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    Did German troops shoot down 'Mad Major'?
    Even the German infantry troops would fire at Carpenter with rifles and pistols trying to down “The Mad Major”. On one occasion, Carpenter told a reporter from the Stars and Stripes that the enemy troops must have gotten the word to fire whatever they have at light aircraft with bazookas mounted on them.

    "Mad Major" Carpenter Attached 6 Bazookas To His Artillery Spotter

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    What did major major do during WW2?
    Major disregarded the enemy fire and continued escorting his prisoners to the Canadian front line, ordering a passing Canadian tank to fire on the SS troops. He marched back to camp with the surviving 93 prisoners. Allegedly, Major was chosen to receive a Distinguished Conduct Medal.

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    Who was the Mad Major & 'Bazooka Charlie'?
    Carpenter quickly became known as known as “The Mad Major” or “Bazooka Charlie” by his comrades in his unit. His Carpenter’s heroic acts were soon recognized by several media accounts, including the Associated Press, the New York Sun, the Stars and Stripes, Liberty Magazine, and Popular Science.

    "Mad Major" Carpenter Attached 6 Bazookas To His Artillery Spotter

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    Who flew scout planes in WW2?
    Carpenter flew scout planes for the United States during WW2. Lt. Col. Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter and his L-4 Grasshopper, mounting a trio of bazookas just outboard of the jury struts.

    Barking Mad Major Straps Bazookas To Airplane. Goes Tank Hunting!

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    What did Major Carpenter do in WW2?
    By war's end, Major Carpenter had destroyed or disabled several German armored cars and tanks (he was officially credited with six tanks destroyed). In 1945, Carpenter became seriously ill and was diagnosed with Hodgkin disease. Doctors gave him 2 years to live. He received an honorable discharge. from the U.S. Army service in 1946.

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    "Mad Major" Carpenter Attached 6 Bazookas To His …

    Aug 29, 2015 · Within a short time, Carpenter was credited with immobilizing four Nazi tanks, two of which were Tiger 1 tanks, and knocking out a German armored car. Carpenter quickly became known as known as “The Mad Major” or …

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    Mar 25, 2024 · It flies now as a testament to the “Mad Major,” as Carpenter’s comrades also called him, and the crazy idea that would save many American lives.

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    Feb 16, 2017 · Here is the miniature that Stoessi’s Heroes is releasing to honour Charles Carpenter: Let’s talk a bit more about this man they called “The Mad Major”: Promoted to the rank of major in 1944, Carpenter was assigned to …

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    Feb 9, 2024 · He enlisted in the Army, completing flight training as a reconnaissance pilot. He then took a job as an artillery spotter, and later on, desperate to make a change in the war, modified his civilian aircraft and filled …

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    Barking Mad Major Straps Bazookas To Airplane.

    Feb 12, 2019 · Carpenter became known as the “Mad Major” by the Germans, who soon came to fear that little scouting plane. Time and again, he succeeded in his seemingly crazy exploits. During one mission, he managed to destroy a …

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    TIL of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Carpenter. During WW2, he strapped 6 bazookas to his observation aircraft, dubbed her "Rosie the Rocketeer" and destroyed German armoured columns over France regularly, earning him the …

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    Major earned his first DCM in World War II in 1945 after a successful reconnaissance mission during the liberation of the Dutch city of Zwolle. As he was sent to scout the city with one of his best friends, a firefight broke out in …

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