Fredric Arnold, 86, is the last surviving member of his original P-38 fighter group. He served with the 71st Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, based at Chateau dun du Rommel, Algeria and Mateur, Tunisia March through July 1943. He completed 50 combat mission in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy; dive boming, bomber escort, strafing, and the destruction of enemy shipping and aircraft. His call sign was Doorknob Five Two.
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with nine Oak Leaf clusters. On his return from combat, he test flew America's first jet, designed and developed power steering for aircraft, and was promoted to the rank of Major at the age of twenty-three.
is an autobiographical novel about the coming of age of a young man as seen against the backdrop of World War II. With unusual emotional power and artistic sensibility, Fredric Arnold renders an extraordinary account of his experiences as a fighter pilot in combat, recording events with the authenticity of an eye witness
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TWO WORLDS
Produced/Directed/ Edited by
Aaron Weisblatt
This DVD documentary tells Arnold's personal story through interviews, archival footage and stylized readings from his best selling novel. The film leads towards a final emotional tribute to those men, with whom he regards as being responsible for his successful life.
Original watercolors by Fredric Arnold depicting humorous and realistic events from his career as a fighter pilot.
Fredric Arnold is divesting himself of his wartime memorabilia, and has many items on ebay such as books, lithographs, photos, etc. Click here to see a full listing of current auctions