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A young Canadian gunner, Andrew Mynarski, stays behind to save his friend in a flaming Lancaster bomber and dies in the attempt (1944).

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Andrew Mynarski served as a gunner on bomber aircraft during the Second World War. While on a mission on June 12 1944, his plane was attacked and on fire when, rather than jumping to safety, he ran through flames to try to rescue his fellow crewmember who was trapped in the rear gun turret. Unable to extricate his friend, Mynarski parachuted safely to the ground but latter died due to severe burns. His bravery earned him many posthumous commendations, including the Victoria Cross.

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Credits :
Partners Film Company
Andrew Mynarski: Gabriel Hogan
Pat Brophy: Dmitry Chepovetsky
Skipper: David Julian Hirsh
Stunt double: Randy Butcher
Bartender: Fraser Young