MEPP Oral History: Len Gallucci, WWII Veteran

Christian Novak of the MEPP interviews Rinaldo Ralph “Len” Gallucci about his experiences with the US Army Air Force during World War II. Gallucci entered the USAAF mid-1943 and began training in electrical maintenance of aircraft. His hopes of being a pilot were crushed when he was sent to Washington University for training to be an instructor in electrical maintenance. Listen as he tells tons of interesting stories- some comical, some serious. From his antics during basic training to single-handedly guarding 100 Prisoners of War, these are stories you won’t want to miss. Listen to Mr. Gallucci tell about being in a B-17 bomber that ran off the runway, encountering a potential spy, guard duty on the beach, being court martialed multiple times, and much more in this must-see interview!