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Offline CAP1

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goldmine of information on the P-38
« on: October 20, 2009, 11:24:20 PM »
ok, i know a lot of you have been talking about the p-38's in the game. wondering about it, etc.


here's what i think may be a goldmine of information here.

youtube.....it'a a 5 part series.

enjoy!!

i'm gonna wipe the drool off my desk now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQUjc9QfYYE&feature=related

some info, some good footage. i likey. hope you all enjoy too.
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2009, 12:51:51 AM »
Very cool..Think I just wet myself.. :rock  Is that the J model?
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2009, 12:54:15 AM »
i think a J model cause the (oil/rad) cooler is not as huge?  :headscratch:  :headscratch:

{edit} or the L model because it has the dive "recovery"flaps?????
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2009, 01:10:26 AM »
Awesome videos, think that just inspired me to seek training in the 38 and make it a regular ride.  Seems now i just end up compressing or going into a stall all the way to the ground. :salute
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2009, 01:16:54 AM »
Quote from: L0nGb0w on October 21, 2009, 01:10:26 AM
Awesome videos, think that just inspired me to seek training in the 38 and make it a regular ride.  Seems now i just end up compressing or going into a stall all the way to the ground. :salute

yeah imspiring video great find!  :rock  :salute  :rock  :salute
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 01:18:19 AM »
thanks for posting
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2009, 01:33:56 AM »
Quote from: Bradman on October 21, 2009, 12:51:51 AM
Very cool..Think I just wet myself.. :rock  Is that the J model?

It was a P38L, you can tell by the left wing edge landing light.

Ethell was one of the foremost experts and had written many books prior to his death in a P38. I treasure the few books I have of his in my collection...
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2009, 01:55:05 AM »
Excellent find Cap, thanks mate

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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2009, 02:58:43 AM »
Most excellent!

I'm on 3/5 now.

Great stuff.


(makes me wish, yet again, that I flew 'em better than "meh")


(edit: he just mentioned about a polished oval shape in the cowling so you can see if the nose wheel is down.  NEAT!)
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2009, 03:02:46 AM »
I've got this DVD, a squadron mate gave me it to me a few years ago.  The first part with Ethell is a remake of the USAAF WW2 P-38 training film of the same name.  You can view the original at Zeno's Drive-In.


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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2009, 03:37:17 AM »
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2009, 08:31:10 AM »
Quote from: WMLute on October 21, 2009, 02:58:43 AM
Most excellent!

I'm on 3/5 now.

Great stuff.


(makes me wish, yet again, that I flew 'em better than "meh")


(edit: he just mentioned about a polished oval shape in the cowling so you can see if the nose wheel is down.  NEAT!)

now i know what that little grey oval is on the engine naceles. it would be neat if there was a reasonable way for them to model that into the game.

 glad you guys are enjoying it. i intended to post, and go to bed. i sat up and watched all 5 parts last night. (insert drooly icon)
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2009, 01:33:25 PM »
Quote from: L0nGb0w on October 21, 2009, 01:10:26 AM
Awesome videos, think that just inspired me to seek training in the 38 and make it a regular ride.  Seems now i just end up compressing or going into a stall all the way to the ground. :salute



Hi, I'm Mathew "Longbow" mcconaughey and I want to learn to fly the 38.  :neener:

Sweet Video ......lets up some dirty eights tonight  Longbow  :salute
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2009, 01:58:55 PM »
It is rather misleading on certain things, such as the P-38's issue with compressibility.  He makes it sound as though that was caused by the P-38 being so streamlined that it went to the speed where it compressed, whitewashing the fact that designs like the Spitfire and P-51 could go significantly faster before they compressed.
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Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2009, 02:58:06 PM »
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