The late Charles Bronson was definitely the type of actor who put his life skills to good use on any movie set. He seemed to always be playing a police officer or literally any other type of character requiring a gun. As it turns out, Bronson is a highly trained gunner, which he learnt while serving in the military during World War II.
Bronson enlisted in the United State Army Air Forces back in 1943 and served in the 760th Flexible Gunnery Training Squadron. He also served as an aerial gunner in the 61st Bombardment Squadron. After completing 25 missions against the Japanese home islands, we're not surprised that Bronson looks like such a hot shot holding a gun on the big screen. He also received one of the military's ultimate honors, a Purple Heart.