Originally posted by akak
The P-38 in the photo has been painted to look like Bong's P-38J but actually is a P-38L.
Just curious as to what gave her away as an L? I've read that the major change was in engines, along with the "Christmas Tree" rocket launcher, from the P-38J-25's. Of course, the launcher, like the earlier dive flap modification kits, were retrofitted to earlier J's. I understand that there were three
Marge's, the first being P-38J-15 42-103993, lost March 24th, '44, when Lt. Malone bailed out after mechanical difficulties.
I love the P-38, it's a beautiful bird. I've picked up quite a few books & unit histories on her over the years, but my favorite would probably be Martin Caidin's "Fork-Tailed Devil: The P-38", which I'm happy to see has been reprinted yet again.
I love her, my ride of choice, but alas I'm not very good either, Slash.