Nostalgia is at its peak. Now they are using industrial lasers to pare down chunks of metal blanks to actually create the original part for vintage WW2 fighter and bomber planes as spare parts are becoming scarce. I wonder how the start procedures of modern military propellor aircraft engines compare to WW2 planes.
Wow. I like to imagine that the P-38 came in a huge box with a manual, warranty card, this film in a canister, some blank ammo, a set of decals, and a flyer advertising Lockheed's other products. Fuel sold separately.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!!! What a great Video !!!!! I´m so surprised to be witness of your EXCELLENT taste by uploading JEWELS like this Film. My sincere and gratefull congratulations from Chile. Thanks for this chance to enjoy and learn more about my favorite WWII Fighter.
This airport looks like the orange county airport back 60 to 70 years ago! I have pictures of the way this airport looked back then! It looks like it!
Does someone know what airfield is being used for the demo film? It looks like somewhere in California. My Grandfather reported to his unit, the 428'th "Geyser Gang" P-38 Fighter Squadron of the 474th Fighter Group as its Executive Officer in January of 1944 in Palmdale, CA. His Squadron fought from Warmwell, Eng, to Neuilly-la-Foret, France, Florennes, Belgium - near The Bulge, and finally ending up in Strassfeld and Langensalza Germany.
@mwp62 My guess would be Burbank. That's where Lockheed's plant was. At that time Lockheed owned that airport, and it was called the Lockheed Air Terminal.
A lifetime around aviation, friends in aviation, and a father who spent a lifetime IN aviation, including Lockheed, North American, Northrop, and McDonnell-Douglas.
Thank you! This is an absolute treasure for anyone knowing anything about aviation in any era of its life.
I never thought I would ever get to see something like this. This is genuine Old School and I absolutely love it!
Again, thanks!
A very rare find on Youtube.
TigerGrumman 1 month ago
Nostalgia is at its peak. Now they are using industrial lasers to pare down chunks of metal blanks to actually create the original part for vintage WW2 fighter and bomber planes as spare parts are becoming scarce. I wonder how the start procedures of modern military propellor aircraft engines compare to WW2 planes.
hwy163 2 months ago
Wow. I like to imagine that the P-38 came in a huge box with a manual, warranty card, this film in a canister, some blank ammo, a set of decals, and a flyer advertising Lockheed's other products. Fuel sold separately.
AshleyMarkPomeroy 3 months ago
Great Stuff!
Angelslave 6 months ago
The beginning sounded more like a commercial than a training film. I was glad when the narrator got serious.
impCaesarAvg 7 months ago
Very informative video. Now all I need to do is get my own P-38 somehow =(
BlackJacket86 9 months ago
Thanks for this amazing post.
xxpyro33 10 months ago
I like it: "A fighting man's airplane" Awesome
jerrodl 1 year ago
This was my favorite plane of WWll
Beautiful aircraft!
darthinfurnus 1 year ago
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!!! What a great Video !!!!! I´m so surprised to be witness of your EXCELLENT taste by uploading JEWELS like this Film. My sincere and gratefull congratulations from Chile. Thanks for this chance to enjoy and learn more about my favorite WWII Fighter.
GrossMeisterFuchs 1 year ago
This airport looks like the orange county airport back 60 to 70 years ago! I have pictures of the way this airport looked back then! It looks like it!
Bidil6 1 year ago
Does someone know what airfield is being used for the demo film? It looks like somewhere in California. My Grandfather reported to his unit, the 428'th "Geyser Gang" P-38 Fighter Squadron of the 474th Fighter Group as its Executive Officer in January of 1944 in Palmdale, CA. His Squadron fought from Warmwell, Eng, to Neuilly-la-Foret, France, Florennes, Belgium - near The Bulge, and finally ending up in Strassfeld and Langensalza Germany.
mwp62 1 year ago
@mwp62 My guess would be Burbank. That's where Lockheed's plant was. At that time Lockheed owned that airport, and it was called the Lockheed Air Terminal.
colindhowell 3 months ago
@colindhowell Thank you!
mwp62 3 months ago
America was great. the good old days.
Rico8458 1 year ago
It takes a Lockheed to beat a Lockheed
SFConifer 1 year ago
Where did you find this video? They are about as rare as WWII planes.
1998disco72 2 years ago 4
A lifetime around aviation, friends in aviation, and a father who spent a lifetime IN aviation, including Lockheed, North American, Northrop, and McDonnell-Douglas.
TJDOZIER1 2 years ago 6
very nice video, thanks!
fluffosoftisch 2 years ago
Cool video very interesting
RepublicCommando29 3 years ago
It is.
1998disco72 2 years ago