Fernando L. Ribas-Dominicci

Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci
Nickname"Nando"
Born(1952-06-24)June 24, 1952
Utuado, Puerto Rico
DiedApril 15, 1986(1986-04-15) (aged 33)
Gulf of Sidra
Place of burial
San Andres Cemetery
Utuado, Puerto Rico
AllegianceUnited States
Branch Air Force Reserve
 United States Air Force
Service years1975–1976 (USAFR)
1976–1986 (USAF)
RankMajor
Unit48th Tactical Fighter Wing
ConflictsOperation El Dorado Canyon  †
AwardsPurple Heart
Air Force Commendation Medal

Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci (June 24, 1952 – April 15, 1986), was a captain and F-111F pilot in the United States Air Force. He was killed in action during the U.S. air raid on Libya, Operation El Dorado Canyon, on April 15, 1986. Ribas Dominicci was awarded the Purple Heart and posthumously promoted to the rank of major.


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