Michael M Scalzi

Military
media-13629.jpeg UPL 13629 LT Michael M. Scalzi
Bombardier
John C. Frazier Crew - Crew #403
466th BG - 784th BS

466th BG Historian

Object Number - UPL 13629 - LT Michael M. Scalzi Bombardier John C. Frazier Crew - Crew #403 466th BG - 784th BS

Was the bombardier on Crew #403 - John C. Frazier Crew, one of the original complement of crews that deployed with the 466th BG. They flew 10 missions with the 466th BG and then were transferred to the 389th BG at Hethel

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Units served with

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.

389th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

John C Frazier

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 453rd Bomb Group 466th Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron 784th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

42-52509

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Aint Mis Behavin
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron

Places

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Attlebridge

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

Providence, RI, USA 12 October 1942

Died

Cranston, RI, USA 1 September 2011 Michael M. Scalzi Jr. age 89 of Cranston,passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruby E. (Quinton) Scalzi. Born in Providence , he was the son of the late Michael and Louise (Penza) Scalzi. Michael worked as a sales trainer for Olivetti-Underwood for over 20 years. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1983. Michael was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. 8th Air Force. He served as bombardier of the B-24 in the 466th bomb group stationed in Attlebridge, England. He was transferred to the 389th bomber group in Hethel and was assigned to the Pathfinder Squadron 2nd Air Division. His aircraft was selected as division lead on 29 missions, including D-Day, into enemy territory. Michael retired as a U.S. Air Force Major after serving 30 years in the Air Force Reserves. He received the following awards: Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, Air Medal, American Campaign Medal, European -African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Armed Forces Reserve Medal. He also received the honorable service lapel button, four bronze oak-leaf clusters, one bronze service star and one silver service star

Buried

Exeter, RI, USA 5 September 2011 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery Exeter Washington County Rhode Island, USA

Born

Providence, RI, USA

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in the book ATTLEBRIDGE ARSENAL by Wassom and Brassfield, page 350

Michael M Scalzi: Gallery (2 items)

Object number: UPL 13629 - LT Michael M. Scalzi Bombardier John C. Frazier...

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