Tankbuster17

The money necessary to restore it in its condition would be astronomical. But seeing as there are so few P-38s in flying condition, someone may get ambitious. Who knows, maybe a donation fund will be set up?

Nice! I rather enjoyed the line about eating a rock for breakfast!

That picture is pretty painfull, but it shows that there are people in this world that can see what things really count. It also shows the spirit of those that are willing to give it all up to protect freedom, even if it's not their own. My salute to those in the armed forces around the world fighting for peace and freedom! You all are truly appreciated!

Time outs? I really don't see how they work. I'm glad I'm old enough to have avoided those; swat on the backside for me, though not very often. I've never really wanted to Taser an elderly person, though some of my contemporaries...

That was...interesting. I really hope that I'm taking that video out of context.

Ow. Possibly the worst way to end a day.

#51 is the XP-55 Ascender #128 is the XP-38 (later known as the Lightning) #129 is the XP-58 Chain Lightning #165 is a P-38J or L #167 is an early P-40 #231 is a P-38J or L with skis. I bet that was fun to land!