Giorgio Michetti

Tenente Colonnello Giorgio Michetti (May 29, 1888 - February 4, 1966) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.

Early life and service Giorgio Michetti was born in Francavilla al Mare, Kingdom of Italy on 29 May 1888. He was the son of famous painter Francesco Paolo Michetti. The younger Michetti was raised in a bohemian household on the Adriatic seafront; he grew up in a progressive atmosphere, knowing Gabriele d'Annunzio. Giorgio Michetti served his conscription duty in 1905. Ten years later, he was recalled to military service when Italy entered World War I.

World War I

Michetti originally served with the 27th Field Artillery Regiment, but volunteered for aviation. On 1 August 1915, he was forwarded for aviation training at Cameri as an aspirant. Beginning 26 March 1916, he was posted to a reconnaissance unit, At about the same time in 1919, Michetti and Scaroni promoted Italian aircraft sales in a visit to Argentina. The 350a Squadriglia was formed just for this purpose. On 20 June 1919, Michetti flew an attention-grabbing round trip flight between Buenos Aires and Montevideo in 3 hours 5 minutes.

Nothing more is known of Michetti until he was divorced in Austria in May 1935. The following year, he moved to Rome. He was promoted to Tenente Colonnello in the Italian Air Force reserves in 1938.

Giorgio Michetti died in Rome on 4 February 1966.