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Luigi Olivi

1894 – 1917

Italian flying ace

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Lived 1894 – 1917 (aged 22). Luigi Olivi was an Italian aircraft pilot.

Tenente Luigi Olivi (1894–1917) was an Italian World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories. He won two awards of the Silver Medal for Military Valor and was killed in action.

Olivi was born in Campobasso on 18 November 1894. He lived in Ancona prewar. He joined the Italian military before Italy entered World War I. On 31 March 1914, he was promoted to Caporal.

His original flying duty was artillery observation for 2a Squadriglia (later redubbed 42a Squadriglia. He then transitioned to Nieuports, training at Cascina Costa, and was assigned to 76a Squadriglia on 25 July 1916. Between 8 October 1916 and 17 June 1917, he scored six confirmed victories, including one shared with Mario Stoppani; he also had an unconfirmed claim. After his final victory, Olivi returned to take aerial photos of his final victim, and was killed in action.

Luigi Olivi had flown 217 hours on 180 combat sorties. In 48 aerial combats, he had claimed eight aerial victories, six of which were confirmed. He had been recognized with two awards of the Silver Medal for Military Valor.

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Medal of Military Valour; Medal for Military Valor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Luigi Olivi?

Italian flying ace (1894-1917)

When was Luigi Olivi born?

Luigi Olivi was born on 18 November 1894 in Campobasso.

When did Luigi Olivi die?

Luigi Olivi died on 17 July 1917 in Moraro.

What was Luigi Olivi's occupation?

Luigi Olivi was an aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Luigi Olivi?

Luigi Olivi was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luigi Olivi

· Wikidata: Q648291

· DBpedia: Luigi Olivi

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