P-51 Fighter Pilot Shot Down Over Holland | World War II As They Saw It #1
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- Опубликовано: 16 фев 2021
- Shot down over enemy-occupied Holland in the fall of 1944, 8th Air Force P-51 fighter pilot Lieutenant Jim Frolking evaded capture for weeks with help from the Dutch resistance. Hear his remarkable story of service, sacrifice, and survival on this episode of World War II As They Saw It, a series from the WWII Veterans History Project.
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My Moms family hid a Canadian pilot in their barn until the under ground got him back to England. She got to meet him again in the 80s.
bless your family.
this was very dangerous for your family.
An intressting story ,told by a nice guy.I'm from Germany, and i really hope a war like this will never happen again.
Hopefully never again! Ohio USA
@@paulstan9828 I don't think so, but inspite of that i' m amazed how many people today are still willing to follow the wrong leaders, and believe all the shite they state.I just saw the wandering woodman on your channel, it looks very intressting, but to late for me to watch it today.
@@samkangal8428 I agree it’s amazing who people full of hate will follow even today. Thanks You take care of yourself!
@Paul Stan
A propagandamaschine like back than, in a depression will work any place and any time i guess.People never learn, many think it's only a german thing to be that silly.
@@samkangal8428 Your right. It was hard times then and people wanted relief. It could of happened anywhere.
An awesome, humble tale of a regular guy (an American fighter pilot in Europe) who is shot down over Holland in 1944 and how he is rescued , sustained by farm folk, and smuggled out back to England...and the aftermath story of contacts years later with the wonderful Hollanders who had helped him escape. Heartwarming on an international scale!
What a wonderful humble man. It amazes me the courage of ordinary civilians who aided strangers when death would be their only reward if discovered. A great story, well told. 👍
Wow, thank you for sharing. Spoken with great recollection.
I am the son of a wounded in action WW2 Tank Destroyer. My dad was a replacement after the Battle of the Bulge, breakthrough. My second wife is German and I've been to Holland many times. I was amazed by how many Stars and Stripes (+ Union Jack's and Maple Leafs)still proudly fly in front of places that are Dutch owned. I've been to the American Cemetary in Margraten and it's taken care of privately by families who adopt graves. There is actually a waiting list to do so, even 80 years later.
Most people here speak English and rather well. I will say this from my own observations, the Dutch where worth fighting for and saving. No surprise to me, they risked their own lives for this brave pilot.
I'm from 1971 and of course we're grateful. All the sacrifice should never be forgotten.
it was heartwarming to learn from your post that there is a waiting list for Dutch to take care of US veteran graves
@@RubyBandUSA
I have personally seen families with little kids, going with buckets, cleaning supplies, and rakes to clean the leaves..near Christmastime, each grave gets a wreath. Families who tend US graves treat them like family. I get choked up remembering what I saw. I wish it was the same here in the US.
God bless you, sir. Thank you for being apart of the greatest generation. We thank you for your valiant service.
Veterans all say basically the same thing at the end; "War is horrible. There has to be a better way to solve our problems other than war." Very insightful advice from the ones who have seen it first hand.
In a democracy, the Generals NEVER declare wars. Politicians do!!
Sadly, NONE of them listen to what David Brinkley had to say at the Arlington National Cemetery on the consequences of wars.
ruclips.net/video/P5gOIcmvVSA/видео.html
I'm a Korean Veteran. I wasn't in combat but every Korean that learns of my service thanks me for helping to save their country from communism.
@@SRoy-jx8my We cannot blame on politicians. The war is between freedom and communists.
@@HsingSun So, when George Bush asked US Military to INVADE Iraq, WHO decided to invade Iraq???
Also, since WHEN Saddam Husain was a Communist???
Wtf yes if you can get evil rulers like Hitler and his henchmen locked away. But evil doesn't care.
What a marvelous gentleman. The Greatest Generation personified.
Thank you for sharing his story and hopefully many more. My father was in the 8th Airforce and based in England too. He flew with a crew on a B-24 bomber. I only wish he could have told his story before he passed in 2017. He was 94. My brothers and I cherish our dads WWII stories and his love for this country.
The 8th Air Force took horrific casualties - 25%.
He flew in the Lightning & the Mustang - wow. Another hero for us.
A very heart warming story with a happy ending.
Moving story and as Dutchmen we are always thankful you liberated us. Also proud that the Dutch helped you to get to safety risking their own lives.
My Family, uncles were there. Paras n RHA..... Very proud to hv done their duty. Respect from an old ATC Newmarket England tc Bruva Pome (prisoner of muva England in Oz;)
A time when everyone of the Nazi taken free countries where helpful to the allied forces, My granpa helped the king of Norway escape and was treated like a hero when he returned to Norway some time after the war. With the help of the resistance forces i am sure it helped end the war faster and also helped many allied soldiers escape to continue the fight.
I have recently seen video of the Dutch resistance fighter, Hannie Schaft. What an incredible story of bravery and fierce resistance to the Nazi occupiers.
Our pleasure
Thanks for putting a good effort into rescuing allied airmen
It was incredibly dangerous for ordinary Dutch civilians to have hidden or aided Lieutenant Frolking in any way. At the least, the penalty would have been jail or a prison camp, if not execution. At the same time, he was really lucky as well. The Dutch Underground was badly compromised by double agents and many of its members were captured and executed.
Thank you for sharing your story. My father was also a airman based in England and was saved by the partisans for which I’ll be forever grateful.
dad 91st chem battalion 117 days combat ETO capteured by waffen SS held 6 days on Good Fri 1945 rescued by Pattons tanks then dad broke the jaw of theburgermeister who spat and beat him IN potato and the capt when he was released took 44 SS prisoner
What a great story. As a Dutchman I'm proud that the Dutch helped you to get back to the allied side. My aunt married a US soldier after the war and moved to the US.
Best video I’ve even seen on RUclips. We owe our everything to The Greatest Generation. LT. Jim Frolking is a True Patriot and American Hero. A highly decorated USAAF flying career: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, French Croix De Guerre among others were awarded to him as seen at the conclusion of the video. I thank you and salute you sir. Job well done.
What a phenomenal story! Thanks so much for the work you guys do with these veterans.
My fathers grandparents lived through the blitz, entire city blocks turned to rubble..My dads dad fought in North Africa and Italy in a tank…Only told me about his time there once when I was around 14. Guess he figured I was old enough to understand by then. My moms dad was in the US Navy and later on got pneumonia and was hospitalized and missed his ship leaving port….That ship was the USS Indianapolis. She was torpedoed and most of the crew were killed by sharks. He he hadn’t gotten sick My family might not have ever been born.
WOW A TWILIGHT ZONE EP FOR SURE
My dad, a dutch citizen, joined the canadian forces and was involved in " the battle of the Scheldt". Obviously he survived the war and all his life he had great respect for all the Allied forces. Thanks Mr Frolking and the Van der Maas family for your courage and determination
Lt. Frolking, thank you for my freedom !
My Father in law had a friend, who had the same experience, P51 pilot, who was shot down over Holland about the same time. HE WAS SHOOT DOWN BY A GERMAN JET, and His name was Donald Day. He made it to the ground safely and used the map He carried to walk about fifty Miles all at Night and sleep in the woods, and ate the produce in the farms He was walking thru. He made it to a safe house near the Ocean, and in three days He was back in England, but didn't fly again for the same reason this man wasn't able to do. He was also sent back to the Stares and became an instructor, in Texas, until the war ended, a few months later...After the war He went into Aerospace, where He met my Father in law.
as a Canadian these are fantastic stories that I cannot get enough of please make more !
Thank you Ben , I had 3 uncles in WWII , ONE DID NOT MAKE , BUT THE OTHERS DID . PEACE FOR US ALL !
What a hero what a gentleman thanks for the video
"We had Mastery of the air" ,
Thanks to the RAF defeating the Luftwaffe in 1940 ..
I watched a documentary about the battle of Britain I didn't realise we had 2 voluntary squadrons of American pilots , eagle squadrons.
2 years before USA officially entered WW2. ..
Brave brave men who could've stayed at home in the USA.
#respect 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
Wow. Great job. Great story. Some of the raw interviews I’ve watched are almost an insult to these men the are produced so poorly. This documentary honored him perfectly. Thank you
Thanks for sharing this content. We tend to simplify wars to mere numbers (men, squads, casualties...), but each of those numbers was an individual with parents, a family, a past, fears, plans for the future. Listening to their personal stories is a much more human way to approach history and appreciate their sacrifice.
This is an absolutely amazing story. God bless this American Hero and Aviator and to all those hero's in the Netherlands and beyond (both military and civilian) who risked their own lives to help him be repatriated to his homeland and family. One of the most amazing parts of the story was when he said that the three German Officer's were in the room directly below him sleeping for the night and then left the next morning having absolutely no idea an American downed aviator was in the room directly above them. Thanks for bringing this story to RUclips for everyone to view.
What not many people know is that German Parachute Regiment 6 (Fallschirmjager Regiment 6) was in the process of being ferried to N-Beveland and the Walcheren Causeway from Dintelsas and Zijpe at dusk on Oct.31.
On Canadian orders a small Dutch Resistance Group was ordered to secure the ferry of Oud-Vossemeer just 7.4 Km SE of Dintelsas, but in doing so took the entire flooded Island of Tholen as well.
Going around Tholen Island unnoticed in the ferry lane and close proximity of the Stavenisse pillbox complex which was occupied by 11 Dutch Resistance fighters would be impossible.
Even during the night.
Therefor the Germans Parachute Regiment 6 was ferried to Numandsdorp instead.
So Mr.Frolking was very lucky.
It took the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division 2 weeks to overcome the 150 meters to the railway dam at Volkerdorp (S-Beveland).
Here is footage I took with my cellphone and that's why it is out of focus lot's of times.
My Granddad belong to that Resistance Group and both my Grandparents are in the footage.
ruclips.net/video/Gu6VbpMMvm8/видео.html
For those who are unfamiliar with German Parachute Regiment 6 here is episode 8 of our series about the Resistance Group , where they meet the 101st US Airborne Division at 'Hell's Highway'.
ruclips.net/video/dHnYiQJPc_s/видео.html
What a great story....no history book can beat a veteran account of just what they experienced.
Thank you, sir, for serving our nation, and for sharing your story with us. We're forever grateful.
Great to hear your wonderful story, Jim! What a good guy you are. :) The world will really be hurting after the greatest generation leaves us. I don't think we can hold this together without them and people like Jim.
He's almost 100. Bless you my man..
Fantastic interview. Thank you all so much!
The truth is never easy, but this tale seems to have worked out well for all involved. A delightful film, well told. And a charming airman.
What a wonderful man you must have been. Thank you, kind Sir for your Service
My moms side of the family is Dutch and I was born there. Dutch people are grateful for the sacrifice the British, American, and Canadian forces made. The Dutch underground saved a lot of airmen and got them back to England.
Just so inspirational to see and hear these American heroes. I am just in awe of what they accomplished and how they conducted themselves as men and women serving the US Armed Forces in the fight to save the world.
One of our Army Facebook group members is a barber. Mr.Frolking is alive and well and was in for a haircut a few days before he turns 100 years old. They published a photo and he is doing well. I thought you all would like to know.
Such a great tale of heroism from both sides of the conflict. Loved this story and the way it was presented. Much respect and gratitude for your service sir. Thank you.
Unbelievable! Thank you so much for your sacrifice! The Greatest Generation!! God Bless!
That was an amazing story. Thank you for keeping the memories alive. I’m a WWII buff and don’t hear these types of stories that often so thank you
FANTASTIC story! The Dutch people saved his life and helped him get back to the U.S. -- WOW!
What a great story, love it!
What a great story brother!
Reverence to you old friend.
The Greatest Generation. Thank you for all you gave....
God bless the GREATEST GENERATION. I wish today’s generation understood the meaning of freedom, sacrifice, respect and love for ones country!!!!!!!!
I really enjoyed listening to him. A distinguished gentleman in every way. Thank you for sharing your story.
Another great man who did his duty
Wonderful story! Thank you posting this. My Uncle and his childhood friend both enlisted and ended up flying Typhoons for the RAF 43/44. My Uncle was shot up twice...once he was able to do a dead stick landing at an allied airfield, the other was a wheels up landing in a field...both in France. After 132 combat missions he was shipped back home by the end of 1944...later to become a trainer for the RCAF and ferried aircraft in western Canada. His buddy faired slightly worse off after having to bail out from AA damage...he sustained burns and a broken leg. Although he was able to evade capture for a few days, he was finally taken prisoner briefly by a German squad only to find himself soon after in a fire fight with the Americans. He was able to slip away from his captors by crawling for a few days avoiding brush fires and a tank battle. He eventually got rescued by the American Army and repatriated back to England to recover from his injuries. Both men were re-united back in their home town by Christmas 1944. My Uncle's last flight logged was chasing down a Japanese balloon bomb with a fully armed Hawker Hurricane along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies. He never flew again after that.
Wow what an amazing story. Thanks for you service and sacrifices to make our freedom possible
What an incredible story!
I found it rather funny how he felt bad for losing a 'brand new' P-51. I could imagine the crew chief's grief as they were innately attached to their charges. As one pilot put it, he 'borrowed' the plane because when it wasn't flying it was most definitely the crew chief's baby. At least the Germans knocked and were polite enough to ask for a place to spend the night-unwittingly sleeping right underneath Mr. Frolking who I completely understand when he said he didn't make a sound or sleep at all that night. It was smart putting a razor and sweets in the evasion kit-shaving keeps up your morale and the sweets will make allies of any kid or family.
Wonderful story. What an articulate, intelligent man.
Wow he told it with such detail like it happened yesterday.
These stories are so invaluable
Fantastic story, thanks for sharing. Subscribed.
An amazingly story, beautifully told. Men like him saved the world from Nazi tyranny, never forget.
Thank you for this very moving and most interesting story. You seem to be a very likeable person and I want to thank you for your service, your courage and your positive outlook on life in spite of all these gruesome experiences in that horrible war.
Loved the interview. Thank you for sharing your story.
Keep on, keeping on! This was great!
Wow what a story! Thank you sir!
Amazing story! His memory is so sharp. Thank you for your service kind sir! You are greatly appreciated 🇺🇸
Awesome story.
Thank you for sharing.
Wow speechless great episode!
Wonderful story of adventure and respect
Great True Story, Great Hero, 👍. I can't imagine what he went through, it's something to have to bail out of your aircraft not knowing where you will land and who's going to be waiting for you. Wonderful story about the courage of the Dutch Underground, and the Family that took him in and fed him and their relationship after the War.
Amazing story!
God bless you sir.
Great story and top notch production putting together this video.
Fantastic!
Awesome! Thank you Jim! God Bless!
Awww amazing story!!
Thank you! ❤
"The last chance to build a free world"
That tells you all how bad WW2 was. Thank you to the Greatest Generation.
What a great man and video, I could watch these all day. Thank you
Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed it.
Great video.
Thank you for your service, sir.
Wonderful man. Great story.
Wow super video, great story. Thumbs-up 👍Brave pilot and thank you brave Dutch family for helping him!
Great video. Thanks
thanks ... this interview is one your best.
Thankyou for your service Sir!
Wonderful.
What a heartwarming story !!!
This was a great story and very interesting. Happy to hear he was able to keep in touch with the people who helped him
Outstanding video.
James you are amazing - an incredible experience so marvelously retold.
WOW,what a story.Thank you so much.
What an amazing gentlemen great story my dad fought in Europe too greatest generation!
Marvellous man and Dutch people. And great story. Thanks for liberating us from the Nazis!
incredible story, thank you
Brave chap and also the dutch people that helped him. 🇬🇧
thanks guys .... another great interview of a great American.
A wonderful story.
Great story.I think your very brave.Thx for al you did.Greatings from the Netherlands.
Great interview! Is there a longer version of these?
Amazing stories and information
Amazing testimony. And an amazing serenity.
Thank you for your service.
Nice fella, interesting story, thanks