He achieved lasting fame for his role in the rescue of the Italian fascist dictator, Benito Mussolini, in September 1943, although the operation itself was conducted by Luftwaffe airborne troops.

• 他最成功的一次行动就是1943年9月营救意大利的法西斯独裁者，本尼托墨索里尼。虽然这次行动也被看成是空军的空降部队所为。