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Roberto Brandini (1 February 1922 in Atibaia - 4 January 1990) was a Brazilian Lieutenant in the Brazilian Air Force during the Second World War. Born February 1, 1922 in Atibaia, Lieutenant Roberto Brandini is part of the 2nd Squadron / Yellow the 1° GAVCA with which he participated in the Italian Campaign. Between 16 November 1944 and the February 10, 1945, he made ​​28 outings. During his last mission, on 10 February, it is shot down by Flak 88 and managed to jump into enemy territory. Wounded in the head by shrapnel, he suffered a fractured skull and loses consciousness before touching sol. He quickly is taken over by German doctors, these saving his life. He then interned at the Bolzano prison camp in Italy and will be freed by Allied troops. On his return to Brazil, he must spend some months in the hospital to treat wounds received in combat. After a long military career, he retired in 1960. He then held a position at the Ministry of Labour in the city of Rio de Janeiro. He then goes to the city of São Paulo. He died on January 4, 1990.

Awards and decorations

 * Cruz de Sangue
 * Cruz de Aviação Fita A
 * Medalha da Campanha da Itália
 * Medalha da Campanha do Atlântico Sul
 * Medalha Militar de Bronze com passador de bronze (10 anos)
 * Distinguished Flying Cross
 * Air Medal
 * Prisoner of War Medal
 * Presidential Unit Citation