AMF Foundation: - "Master Sergeant Bruno Gallerani, who peacefully passed away over the holidays at the remarkable age of 103.
Bruno was a Flight Engineer and Top Turret Gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress with the 385th Bomb Group in WWII. Bruno was shot down on "Black Tuesday" August 17th, 1943 during the infamous Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission, but not before he shot down 3 German Fighters. He also saved the lives of two wounded Crewmen by forcing open the jammed escape hatch and pushing them out at great risk to himself, knowing the plane was on fire with a full load of 500-pound bombs, poised to explode at any moment.
After he made sure his Crewmen were out, the pilot, 2Lt Paul Sommers, told him to jump, sacrificing himself for Bruno. After jumping from the doomed, flaming aircraft, Bruno spent over a month in Nazi Occupied Europe with the French and Belgian resistance before making it back Allied lines.
Bruno left a lasting mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. His unwavering commitment to duty, honor, and sacrifice stands as an inspiration to us all. Beyond his remarkable military service, Bruno embodied resilience, wisdom, and kindness. He carried the torch of history, a living testament to the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation."
Bruno was a Flight Engineer and Top Turret Gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress with the 385th Bomb Group in WWII. Bruno was shot down on "Black Tuesday" August 17th, 1943 during the infamous Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission, but not before he shot down 3 German Fighters. He also saved the lives of two wounded Crewmen by forcing open the jammed escape hatch and pushing them out at great risk to himself, knowing the plane was on fire with a full load of 500-pound bombs, poised to explode at any moment.
After he made sure his Crewmen were out, the pilot, 2Lt Paul Sommers, told him to jump, sacrificing himself for Bruno. After jumping from the doomed, flaming aircraft, Bruno spent over a month in Nazi Occupied Europe with the French and Belgian resistance before making it back Allied lines.
Bruno left a lasting mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. His unwavering commitment to duty, honor, and sacrifice stands as an inspiration to us all. Beyond his remarkable military service, Bruno embodied resilience, wisdom, and kindness. He carried the torch of history, a living testament to the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation."
AMF Foundation: - "Master Sergeant Bruno Gallerani, who peacefully passed away over the holidays at the remarkable age of 103.
Bruno was a Flight Engineer and Top Turret Gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress with the 385th Bomb Group in WWII. Bruno was shot down on "Black Tuesday" August 17th, 1943 during the infamous Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission, but not before he shot down 3 German Fighters. He also saved the lives of two wounded Crewmen by forcing open the jammed escape hatch and pushing them out at great risk to himself, knowing the plane was on fire with a full load of 500-pound bombs, poised to explode at any moment.
After he made sure his Crewmen were out, the pilot, 2Lt Paul Sommers, told him to jump, sacrificing himself for Bruno. After jumping from the doomed, flaming aircraft, Bruno spent over a month in Nazi Occupied Europe with the French and Belgian resistance before making it back Allied lines.
Bruno left a lasting mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. His unwavering commitment to duty, honor, and sacrifice stands as an inspiration to us all. Beyond his remarkable military service, Bruno embodied resilience, wisdom, and kindness. He carried the torch of history, a living testament to the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation."
Bruno was a Flight Engineer and Top Turret Gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress with the 385th Bomb Group in WWII. Bruno was shot down on "Black Tuesday" August 17th, 1943 during the infamous Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission, but not before he shot down 3 German Fighters. He also saved the lives of two wounded Crewmen by forcing open the jammed escape hatch and pushing them out at great risk to himself, knowing the plane was on fire with a full load of 500-pound bombs, poised to explode at any moment.
After he made sure his Crewmen were out, the pilot, 2Lt Paul Sommers, told him to jump, sacrificing himself for Bruno. After jumping from the doomed, flaming aircraft, Bruno spent over a month in Nazi Occupied Europe with the French and Belgian resistance before making it back Allied lines.
Bruno left a lasting mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. His unwavering commitment to duty, honor, and sacrifice stands as an inspiration to us all. Beyond his remarkable military service, Bruno embodied resilience, wisdom, and kindness. He carried the torch of history, a living testament to the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation."
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