Lt. Victor Belenko |
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President Ford granted Belenko asylum in the United States
and the US Congress passed a private bill to make him a US Citizen.
After five months of questioning and interrogation the United States Government established a Trust Fund for him. "The most enjoyable thing in life to me is being able to express my feelings without having to look back over my shoulder. I love this country" Belenko said. His business card reads: "Victor Belenko. Mig-25 Pilot. World's Greatest Anti-Communist Fighter Pilot. Unconventional Emigrant. Landed in Japan on 9/6/76 with 30 seconds of fuel remaining. No passport. No visa. had a gun and used it. Spent time in Japanese jail. U.S. Citizen by unanimous vote of US Congress." |
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