WWI Pilot Domenico Arcidiacono

[degodave]

Hi,

I was hoping to learn more about WWI Pilot Domenico Arcidiacono (his name is on one of the new Macchi M.5s). What I know so far is that he flew for 259a Squadriglia and the 261a Squadriglia. He flew under Magaldi and then took over after Magaldi. He had a motto painted on his plane which many Italian pilots used: I casi sono due (There are only two.) It's part of a monologue from Italian actor Petrolini which said something like (roughly translated) "War breaks out, there are two possibilities: either you are able or will re-form. If you re-form, you care, if you are clever, there are two options: either remain in rear or they send you to the front ..."

I'm interested to know if anyone knows of Domenico's origins (geographic or familial), or other service history beyond what is on Ares site.

Sorry if I've placed this in the wrong section.

Grazie mille,
Dave

[gully_raker]

G'day Dave!
Sorry I cannot help but it would be worth doing a google or Wiki search of his name.
That should bring up some additional details.