Author Topic: Pics of a real P-38 (get a tissue Tac ;) (Read 376 times)

DblTrubl · « **on:** October 20, 2002, 11:12:14 AM »

Photos of P-38G-10-LO ser.# 42-13400 of the 54th FS, 343rd FG, 11th AF; now on permanent display at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. This aircraft crash-landed on one of the Aleutian Islands during a training exercise in '44 or '45 (I can't recall now). It remained at the crash site until a few years ago when it was recovered by the air force and transported to Elmendorf where it underwent restoration. While the plaque on the monument says it was restored to flying condition, those of you with a keen eye will notice at least one reason why this ship won't fly in its present state (other than the fact that it's bolted to a slab of concrete).

Flyable or not, she's still a beauty. I wish the scans had come out better but they'll at least give you a taste. Enjoy!

DblTrubl · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2002, 11:13:07 AM »

DblTrubl · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2002, 11:15:23 AM »

DblTrubl · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2002, 11:16:56 AM »

Reschke · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2002, 11:45:42 AM »

Looks like it is missing a seat and therefore would be sort of hard to fly. Especially if you have to use the rudder pedals.

Lazerr · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2002, 06:56:07 PM »

*tear*

Lazerr · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2002, 06:56:39 PM »

BTW, when you flying again Dbl?

DblTrubl · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2002, 09:46:21 PM »

Yes Oed, that's the most obvious flaw and is what I was hinting at in the first post. The #2 prop would need to be replaced, assuming that the engines are even installed. It's hard to tell from the pics, but the chin intakes are blocked off and the turbo-chargers appear to be missing and their position on the booms faired over.

Laz...I've flown a little here and there. Havent had much time to fly lately though due to RL issues. *sigh* Reality is a squeak sometimes. Anyone out there willing to pay me to fly AH full time?

Tac · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2002, 12:09:41 AM »

Beautiful! beautiful!

Thanks!

Lazerr · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2002, 07:55:45 AM »

If i stop selling discount crack to Tac maybe i can help out

superpug1 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2002, 08:35:29 AM »

Its so sad. Bolted to the ground like that.

DmdBT · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2002, 07:38:18 PM »

P38's came in green flavor too?

Whats up with that HTC???

Lonz

Fishu · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2002, 08:38:11 AM »

Dmbt,

Early P38s did..

gofaster · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2002, 09:27:00 AM »

Too bad its being displayed outdoors. I give it 10 years before its reduced to corroded alluminum.

cobia38 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2002, 09:06:58 PM »

DROOL///AINT it CUTE