Terlizzi, Michael B-17 Flight Engineer

Michael Terlizzi was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At the age of 18, Terlizzi volunteered to join the Army Air Corps. He was first sent to Miami for basic training and while there he took the Aviation Cadet Exam. After passing the exam, he was sent to Santa Ana for classification testing. Because he had prior experience with plane mechanics, it was determined that he would train to become a flight engineer/gunner. He was sent to Amarillo, Texas to attend aircraft and engine school. After this training Terlizzi was sent to Kingman, Arizona for gunnery school. When it came time to form a crew, Terlizzi was sent to Sioux City, Iowa. He was assigned to be the engineer and top turret operator for crew #21, 568th squadron. After completing their phase training, the crew spent some time in Boston before boarding a ship to be sent to England. The crew arrived at Framlingham Base in December of 1944. Terlizzi would serve until the war in England ended, totaling 28 combat missions, plus a few for Operation Chowhound.

[@st.charlesborromeo9793]

So well spoken. Thoughtful. All meaningful recollections.

[@positiveoutlook17]

I love how sensitive he is to the beautiful things in life.

[@samiam261]

You saved that mans life Mike. God Bless you, thank you for your service.

[@loveshisharley]

This was another great interview!

[@accousticdecay]

Great interview. Thanks. P.S. This man made me cry at the end... happy endings are the best, especially when they are true.

[@raymondmcfalone26]

Thanks for listening

[@dicostigan1449]

Gorgeous smile! Lovely man!

[@pfossful]

“And so forth

[@aurelnegrea7617]

Haaa. You could see there eye balls. Haa. Wow that was low. God bless this vet.

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Damn wonder what happened to all those bicycles? Ha.

[@aurelnegrea7617]

Intresting most of the war flyers very few continued in civilian airliners ?? Not many. Perhaps because of war experiences?? Hmm