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2 unusual facts about Antonio Maldonado


Antonio Maldonado

Maldonado was born in Comerio, a town located in the center-eastern region of Puerto Rico.

In January 1971, Maldonado was transferred to the 432nd Tactical Fighter Reconnaissance Wing, Udon Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.


Puerto Ricans in the Vietnam War

Brigadier General Antonio Maldonado, who in 1967 became the youngest pilot and Aircraft Commander of a B-52 Stratofortress nuclear bomber, was assigned in January 1971 to the 432nd Tactical Fighter Reconnaissance Wing, Udon Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.


see also

William Maldonado

William Antonio Maldonado López (born January 3, 1990 in Santa Ana, El Salvador) is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for Santa Tecla F.C..