Bazooka Charlie
Busha, James P / (Carpenter) Apacki, Carol
Major Charles Carpenter made headlines during the Second World War when he affixed six bazookas to his tiny Piper L-4 observation plane and began attacking German tanks. 'Bazooka Charlie' and his plane 'Rosie the Rocketer' were profiled in a variety of military and civilian publications, including the iconic Stars & Stripes. The major was a high school educator in the civilian world, teaching history and coaching football. Carpenter was talent...