On 2011-08-27 01:33:04 -0700, D. St-Sanvain
said:
Savageduck a écrit dans
news:2011082700122978840-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom :
On 2011-08-26 23:23:57 -0700, (D.
St-Sanvain) said:
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Regardless of what they might claim, that is no P-38L.
That Red Bull P-38 has the small, swept back "Lightning MkI & MkII"
through to P-38G nacelle chin vents. Also there are no
turbo-superchargers.
This is a P-38L. Note the larger nacelle chin vents;
Well... the serial number makes her a L, the external view doesn't. She
was used as a racer, and eventually underwent some modifications, which
may lead to an (X)P-38 (something) designation...
Same questions are asked about Zero modified T-6's...
Some even refer to her as a F-5 G !
I remember her as Lefty Gardner's "White Lightning". The RB guys did
this great restoration after a crash which should have written her off.
I suspect there have been a lot of salvaged parts integrated.
I just can't imagine an "L" without turbo-superchargers exposed on the
booms, or the inter-coolers to go with the large chin vents.
I just wonder when and why she was deprived of her distinctive "L" appearance.
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Regards,
Savageduck