Have you ever wondered what it sounds like in the cockpit of a Lockheed P‑38 Lightning or what a P‑38 vs. “Zero” dogfight sounded like? Ever wish you could hear the sounds of Lefty Gardner’s P‑38 aerobatic routine just one more time? Wish no longer. You’ll hear all the above (and much more) on this CD. Includes an interview with Lefty Gardner. All digital, and over an hour long.
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In the Beginning... On July 15, 1942, a flight of six P-38s and two B-17 bombers, with a total of 25 crew members on board, took off from Presque Isle Air Base in Maine headed for the U.K. What followed was a harrowing and life-threatening landing of the entire...
History Before Glacier Girl, Lefty Gardner's "White Lightnin'" was arguably the most famous airworthy P‑38 in America. People would make a point to attend vintage air shows just so they could see her.HISTORY NEWS COVERAGE CRASH PHOTOS INCIDENT REPORT Marvin L. “Lefty”...
Following are a list of the surviving P‑38s. Clicking on each picture will open a separate window if a larger picture is available. When you are finished looking at the picture, just close the window. This page will remain open. (Make sure your browser is not...