Doorknob Five Two Fredric Arnold 1984 First Edition Signed P-38 WWII Actor Art

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Doorknob Five Two.  Fredric Arnold.  1984.  First edition.  Los Angeles:  S.E. Maxwell.  274pp.  Almost near fine with almost very good dust jacket, wear at extremes, moderate wear at top of spine, with a few small pieces missing, with plastic protector.  Inscribed on ffep, dated 1985.  A great historical record.  A great addition to your library.  Free shipping.
DOORKNOB FIVE TWO is the story of the coming of age of a young man, as seen against a backdrop of World War II. With unusual emotional power and artistic sensibility, Fredric Arnold renders an extraordinary account of his personal experiences as a fighter pilot in combat, recording events with the authenticity of an eye witness.
As the story unfolds, we accompany him in the cockpit of his fighter plane, sharing the beauty and wonder of flying as he engages the enemy in aerial combat and is himself shot down. We live as he lived – exposed to the primitive emotions of sex and war, while bound to his ancient heritage and ever-present influence of his father. A crash in the Sahara, rescue by nomadic tribesmen, capture by the Germans – we are firsthand observers to his terrifying escape and will to survive.
Doorknob Five Two is a dramatic insight into the horror of war and a testament to the power of family love.
Fredric Arnold
(1922-2018)  Author, Actor, artist, sculptor.  WWII P-38 fighter pilot flying over 50 missions, shot down and captured.  Arnold appeared in over 20 movies and television shows.  He is the sculptor of "
Lest We Forget
"  Currently installed in the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.  Please see last photo.  A tribute to the pilots of WWII with the ghosts of the present.  You can look up more information on him on the internet.