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Title: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: oboe on April 02, 2022, 05:26:32 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/SrwxVy3.jpg)

'nuff said?

Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: Ack-Ack on April 03, 2022, 09:40:19 PM
Worst plane in AH.  It is sad development resources were wasted on the P-38 when the resources could have been used elsewhere.
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: oboe on April 03, 2022, 11:19:21 PM
I'm stunned, Ack-Ack.   Care to explain?     IFAIK, the new P-38 was a 3rd party 3D model, and no changes were made to the flight model.
It's always been an acquired taste, but I've always thought of you as a connoisseur of the type.   What's happened?


Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: The Fugitive on April 04, 2022, 10:30:30 AM
Quote from: oboe on April 03, 2022, 11:19:21 PM
I'm stunned, Ack-Ack.   Care to explain?     IFAIK, the new P-38 was a 3rd party 3D model, and no changes were made to the flight model.
It's always been an acquired taste, but I've always thought of you as a connoisseur of the type.   What's happened?

My guess would be that he doesn't want anyone flying the 38 and realize how good a plane it really is. Then the skies would be full of 38s making it that much tougher for Ak Ak to get any kills!

 :cool:
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: Mongoose on April 04, 2022, 02:37:59 PM
Quote from: The Fugitive on April 04, 2022, 10:30:30 AM
My guess would be that he doesn't want anyone flying the 38 and realize how good a plane it really is. Then the skies would be full of 38s making it that much tougher for Ak Ak to get any kills!

 :cool:

That sounds about right.   :salute
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: USCH on April 04, 2022, 04:30:43 PM
the pilot is still 4ft wider than the cockpit on both sides
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: Vulcan on April 04, 2022, 09:06:18 PM
It's alright for a bomber.
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: Drano on April 05, 2022, 08:55:26 AM
Quote from: Ack-Ack on April 03, 2022, 09:40:19 PM
Worst plane in AH.  It is sad development resources were wasted on the P-38 when the resources could have been used elsewhere.

 :rofl :rofl :aok
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: Guppy35 on April 06, 2022, 09:12:01 PM
We've had this discussion before :)

Patti Thomas, part of the Bob Hope USO show seen in a 38 of the 474th FG in the ETO
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/.highres/ph0010001v.jpg)

This image of Thomas in the cockpit wearing a 50 mission crush cap, was found in the 474th history.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/s199/guppy35/18698160_1528904970474209_7431615927965800658_n.jpg)

Actress Carole Landis, who visited many a fighter group.  This time in the PTO with the 12th FS for a ride. 
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/.highres/LtWeissinger12thFSandCarolLandis.jpg)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/.highres/38Gal.jpg)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/.highres/38gal2.jpg)
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: perdue3 on April 10, 2022, 08:04:43 PM
Quote from: The Fugitive on April 04, 2022, 10:30:30 AM
My guess would be that he doesn't want anyone flying the 38 and realize how good a plane it really is. Then the skies would be full of 38s making it that much tougher for Ak Ak to get any kills!

 :cool:

It is okay, but occasionally you randomly stall and lose wingtips while hitting the water.  ;)
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: oboe on April 10, 2022, 08:49:44 PM
Quote from: perdue3 on April 10, 2022, 08:04:43 PM
It is okay, but occasionally you randomly stall and lose wingtips while hitting the water.  ;)

IIRC it has a wicked accelerated stall. 
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: morfiend on April 14, 2022, 12:54:43 PM
I thought there was only 5 reasons to like the P38,4 50’s and the great 20mm cannon. :devil





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Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: FLS on April 15, 2022, 10:51:09 PM
Spin control.
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: potsNpans on April 18, 2022, 07:09:48 AM
Quote from: Ack-Ack on April 03, 2022, 09:40:19 PM
Worst plane in AH.  It is sad development resources were wasted on the P-38 when the resources could have been used elsewhere.
He's obviously is talking about the development that places the center round bulbous thing that obfuscates the other half of the top six reasons he prefers the P38. Though wouldn't that induce a lotta' drag (no offense to the ze' zir' and zem') :bolt:
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: Arlo on April 18, 2022, 10:49:48 AM
(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/2/p-38-pin-up-robert-alvarado.jpg)
Title: Re: Top six reasons why I prefer the P-38 Lightning
Post by: oboe on April 18, 2022, 12:23:35 PM
Umm, I think we have a winner.   The Lightning, still got it after all these years!