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Title: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: CAP1 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.
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: Bradman on October 21, 2009, 12:51:51 AM: Very cool..Think I just wet myself.. :rock Is that the J model?
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: jay 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?????
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: 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
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: jay 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
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: MachFly on October 21, 2009, 01:18:19 AM: thanks for posting
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: Delirium 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...
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: gpwurzel on October 21, 2009, 01:55:05 AM: Excellent find Cap, thanks mate

Wurzel
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: 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!)
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: Ack-Ack 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.

ack-ack
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: A8HatTrick on October 21, 2009, 03:37:17 AM: Baleeted
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: CAP1 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)
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: TEXAS20 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

(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/wsf254/matthew_mcconaughey.jpg)

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
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: Karnak 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.
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: 007Rusty on October 21, 2009, 02:58:06 PM: :aok
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: CHAPPY on October 21, 2009, 03:21:47 PM: Quote from: TEXAS20 on October 21, 2009, 01:33:25 PM
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/wsf254/matthew_mcconaughey.jpg)

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
(http://www.dogmall.co.uk/smile/confused/confused0053.gif) (http://www.dogmall.co.uk/dog-collars/)
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: pipz on October 21, 2009, 04:14:37 PM: You can get the DVD at Amazon.Its part of a series called "Roaring Glory".I have the Corsair,P38 and F6f videos.They are all pretty decent.

http://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Glory-Warbirds-Vol-Lightning/dp/B00000FBP0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1256159516&sr=8-4

Pipz
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: L0nGb0w on October 21, 2009, 04:26:19 PM: Hi, my name is texas20 and I would also like to fly the 38. :neener:
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll202/AWhetstone99/FUNNY-COP-1.jpg)
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: CAP1 on October 21, 2009, 04:42:17 PM: Quote from: L0nGb0w on October 21, 2009, 04:26:19 PM
Hi, my name is texas20 and I would also like to fly the 38. :neener:
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll202/AWhetstone99/FUNNY-COP-1.jpg)

GREAT GOOGLDY MOOGLDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RUN AWAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:neener: :bolt: :bolt:
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: CHAPPY on October 22, 2009, 10:43:39 AM: Quote from: L0nGb0w on October 21, 2009, 04:26:19 PM
Hi, my name is texas20 and I would also like to fly the 38. :neener:
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll202/AWhetstone99/FUNNY-COP-1.jpg)

(http://www.dogmall.co.uk/smile/party/party0019.gif) (http://www.dogmall.co.uk/dog-grooming/dog-grooming-tools/)
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: Lonmower on October 22, 2009, 05:35:58 PM: :O :x AWSOME find, i think i just messed myself. rofl longbow :lol :lol . Gaming rig is down and dangit i wana fly my 38 :joystick: See yall soooooon. :airplane: :salute
Title: Re: goldmine of information on the P-38
Post by: Murdr on October 23, 2009, 12:47:34 PM: ...have had the dvd for years.