Slimm50,
I have to agree that Mr. Bob Hoover is arguably the best "fly anything" guy around, even now into his 70's, but there is no way he could match Mr. Gardner when it comes to the P-38...close and on a different level, perhaps, but for E-management and skill in a 38...Lefty is my pick.
In my previous post, I was refering specifically to only his P-38, White Lightning.
Now for E management and general skill and ability in most anything else, my nod would go to Mr. Hoover, straw hat and all.
The really cool thing about each guy is that, unless they were in their aircraft, they both would always take a few minutes to say hello and talk to anyone who approached them.
Snoopy Bell
HB555