These tributes have been created by Erich Anderson, and each tribute link below will take you to their individual tribute page on Erich’s site, “Veteran Tributes.” This is an enormous undertaking, and Erich should be recognized and appreciated for all
his hard work.
Their website goal is to pay tribute to all military personnel, from every service branch, and from every time period in American History.
Here is a list of the P-38 Personnel honored thus far.
(Updated 11-21-12)
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Following are the details we have gathered on pilots who were qualified as "Aces" (five or more planes shot down) in the P‑38. It's accurate to the best of our knowledge, but if you find any errors or omissions, please let us know! Search for Ace by last name:A | B |...
P‑38 Photo Reconnaissance planes (called F‑4s and F‑5s) and their pilots were the eyes of the AAF. Their only weapon was a camera. (Note the camera opening on the side in the photo below.)The F‑4 was the first version of the unarmed Lightning, and the F‑5 was an...
Origins of the Women Airforce Service Pilots Ferrying Division Air Transport Command Up until three o'clock in the afternoon of May 29, 1941, there was no organization of any kind in American military aviation to provide for either the delivery of planes or air...