P-38 engine runs

First runs of P-38

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• P-38

[zztops08]

is the prop just spinning so fast it looks like its going the wrong way, or is it messed up?

[railfly1999]

The props spin opposite of each other, the left turns the "wrong way" as opposed to the right side, in other words, "counter-rotating".

Its not messed up just crappy video(shutter speed) on point & shoot camera.

[gbreuder]

What's the history of this Lightning? Isn't a recent restoration in the works?

[railfly1999]

Used to be a Thompson trophy racer, then owned by Lefty Gardner for long time, currently owned by Red Bull and almost ready to fly!

[TalksWithDirt]

If they were real men, they'd stick their head in and out of the prop dodging the blade as it comes. :)

[Aerozine50]

bymorningslight: If I remember rightly the P38's engines are both supercharged and turbocharged, i.e. the pipework heading aft to run the big turbo , so any snorting popping and banging as found on most warbirds will have been taken out by the time it exits the turbo at the rear of the nacelle

[bymorningslight]

What a smooth running engine! Usually the big V-12s snort and backfire a bunch until they've warmed up. This thing sounds like a high performance race car just waiting for its horses to be put into action. Love that sound.

[Irvine5312x6ma]

At least it's almost back!!!! Yeeeeeees!!! :-))

[gbreuder]

Thanks, I was wondering if it was Lefty's old white lightning or not.