There were approximately 6000 individuals who were trained as glider pilots during WWII for one-way missions into enemy territory. Sylvan Ralph Lucier was one of these brave men, and was killed in the line of duty during a training accident. This website collects his family's research on his life and death.

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Sylvan Lucier and Tony Colaccino


AN ITALIAN IN ITALY
"This is Tony with me. He is in my tent over here by the way."
Sylvan and Tony (Anthony) Colaccino. The picture was taken in Dalhart, Texas, but sent from Africa where they were tent mates. Early in my research, in 1997, I spoke with the widow of Tony Colaccino. Unfortunately I was about a year too late. She described a fellow who enjoyed the same things Sylvan enjoyed, like dancing, but he did not write letters as Sylvan did, preferring to use the phone. Tony enjoyed speaking Italian and dining with the Italians and was reprimanded more than once for "socializing with the enemy".
I would greatly appreciate learning anything I can about the pilots who worked in Africa with my uncle. Please contact me if you have information or are descendents: eanephew AT aol DOT com

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