1. Tenente Giorgio Pessi was a World War I flying ace born in Austria-Hungary who chose to fly for Italy.
12 Facts About Giorgio Pessi
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Giorgio Pessi was born on 17 November 1891 in Trieste, when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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Giorgio Pessi attended the local technical high school before studying engineering in Vienna and architecture in Munich.
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When Italy finally entered World War I, Pessi volunteered to serve as a Sottotenente in the 2nd Cavalry Regiment of the Italian army.
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Giorgio Pessi was retained there as an instructor until May 1917.
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On 3 May 1917, Giorgio Pessi adopted the nom de guerre of Giuliano Parvis; he wanted to avoid repercussions from the vengeful Austro-Hungarians who considered him traitorous.
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Giorgio Pessi would fly a Spad VII fighter emblazoned with his personal marking of a crescent moon.
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Giorgio Pessi scored his first aerial victory on 2 August 1917.
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Giorgio Pessi staked his eighth claim on 23 November 1917.
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Giorgio Pessi served with 91a Squadriglia until 16 March 1918.
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Giorgio Pessi was then transferred to the General Commissariat of the air force.
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On 18 July 1933, Giorgio Pessi was flying this route, aboard Dornier Wal serial I-AZEE, when he disappeared on an overwater approach to Rhodes.