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By: 17th April 2015 at 12:16 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-The Photograph of a P-38 Instrument Panel shown on page 75 of this issue, describes the panel, " P-38J instrument panel" . I was not born when this photograph was taken, however I believe that the description given is incorrect. My research suggests this Instrument Panel was installed in P-38G-15-LO 43-2335, Lockheed Constructors Number 3444 and was taken at Burbank, California on December 23rd, 1942. I have personally handled the Instrument Panels from P-38G-15-LO 43-2195 and 43-2201, their panels were exactly the same layout as that depicted on page 75. Given the huge variation in panel layouts between model changes, I have no doubt what so ever that the panel depicted on page 75 is NOT a P-38J instrument panel.
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By: UPDATES - 1st April 2015 at 12:34
SPECIAL ISSUE - BLITZKRIEG
Marking its 75th anniversary, we present a special section dedicated to the bravery of those who opposed the Blitzkrieg - Hitler's 'lightning War' of May 1940.
FEATURING:
LOSING BATTLE
The Netherlands and Belgium air arms staged a valiant but hopeless defence against a rampant Luftwaffe.
MIRACLE OF DUNKIRK
The Fleet Air Arm did its best to cover the desperate evacuation at Dunkirk, as Andrew Thomas explains.
THIS ISSUE ALSO FEATURES:
MITCHELL REBORN
Richard VanderMeulen documents the history of a recently refurbished B-25 Mitchell bomber.
ICONS IN ISRAEL
Peter R Foster reports from an Israeli air base that has an impressive collection of retired combat jets.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT...Lockheed P-38 Lightning
ORIGIN & HISTORY
We scrutinize the distinctive looking fighter's history.
IN COMBAT
The twin-boomed fighters proved to be versatile warriors over Europe, as Warren E Thompson explains.
And much more!
FlyPast May issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.40 from the Key online shop. Alternatively, you can pick up a copy from WHSmith and all other leading newsagents or download your digital version here.