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Old February 18th 04, 11:58 AM
Stephen Harding
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Default 2 Questions: P-38L Rear Radar/"Phantom P-38"

Couple questions on P-38 lo

Came across a reference to installation of a tail radar
on the P-38L from http://p-38online.com/p38l.html.

quote
One interesting improvement was the installation of a new
tail-warning radar system. It would signal the pilot through
flashing lights and bell sounds when an aircraft was in
close proximity behind the aircraft.
/quote

First I've heard of this for any operational model fighter
aircraft of WWII.

Was this an actual feature for the L model or an "option"
or just planning that never came to fruition?

Also a question regarding the so called "Phantom P-38" of
the Italian campaign (http://p-38online.com/phantom.html).

This is the story of a P-38 captured by the Italians and
used against bomber stragglers. I've heard it before and
believe it to be true, but this page provides a lot of
detail on the subject I've never encountered before.

The story describes the efforts of a bomber pilot shot
down by the Italian and his efforts at vengeance. This is
a story fit for Hollywood!

I liked the part about Lt Fisher, the bomber pilot visiting
the wife of Rossi, the Italian P-38 driver, and using the
visit as a means of infuriating Rossi into an attack.

Lt Fisher allegedly died in a crash during the Berlin
Airlift, and Rossi was a mourner at the funeral!

Anyone know if it's actually true, or more simple fact
that has been greatly embellished?

If you're a P-38 fan, this is a rather nice site.


SMH