Antonio Riva (pilot)
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Antonio Riva (Chinese: 李安東; pinyin: Lǐ Āndōng; 8 April 1896 – 17 August 1951) was an Italian pilot and a World War I flying ace, credited with seven confirmed and seven unconfirmed aerial victories. In 1951, he was executed by firing squad under the newly established People's Republic of China for allegedly conspiring to assassinate Mao Zedong and other Communist leaders.
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Born | 8 April 1896 Shanghai, Qing Empire |
Died | 17 August 1951(1951-08-17) (aged 55) Beijing, People's Republic of China |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Italy |
Service/ | Corpo Aeronautico Militare |
Rank | Capitano (captain) |
Unit | 71a Squadriglia, 78a Squadriglia |
Awards | Medal for Military Valor |
Other work | Executed by Chinese Communists for "counter-revolutionary activities". |
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