On a beautiful Saturday afternoon at the Palm Springs Air Museum Jack Croul had his P-38L on display for all to see and hear. The main presentation was for Delta, a P-38 renamed "Glacier Girl" that was recovered from below 250 feet of arctic ice after belly landing in Greenland in 1942. Bob Cardin was the speaker and project coordinator for the recovery in 1992. Unfortunately "Glacier Girl" was not on display, it resides in Texas. However the presentation and film showing in the museum theater by History Channel "The Lost Squadron" gave a great impression of this historical aircraft deemed the most authentic P-38 in the world. Watch this news story to learn more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNEmGaAplgI&feature=related Visit www.alliedfighters.com for more info about Jack Croul's P-38.
@danbuchmeier your link worked! Incredible photo!
danbuchmeier 2 months ago
@danbuchmeier if you wanted to email the photo try d buchmeier (at) thewarshop
danbuchmeier 2 months ago
@RiotNrrrdUTube It's possible it is from Chino. Planes of Fame is out there, but I'm pretty sure they just have the one P-38 "23 Skidoo" But maybe it's Yanks Museums(?) which is very close by.
danbuchmeier 2 months ago
@danbuchmeier Dan, I found another video here on YouTube with what looks like the same plane. It says the owner keeps it in Chino. I have one photo of my Dad with his fellow mechanic(?) standing up against the rear "wing" of the P-38. Unfortunately this being YouTube I can't post a URL for it.
RiotNrrrdUTube 2 months ago
@RiotNrrrdUTube Thanks for the comment. I love hearing from people who had relatives in The War. I'll bet you have some great old photographs and maybe a couple stories to hold on to. The P-38L isn't a permanent part of their collection. It was flown in especially for this event. Unfortunately I do not know where it originates from. If anyone knows please comment. There are only a few (8 I think) P-38s flying these days. Was an honor to see one fly so close to me.
danbuchmeier 2 months ago
My Dad was in the USAAF and worked on P-38s in France during World War II. Neat video. I guess this P-38L is not on permanent display there?
RiotNrrrdUTube 2 months ago
Awesome!!
michaejlt 9 months ago
what a mean ass specimen of aeronautic Power!
chevyred427 11 months ago
Awesome
MrAdrenalinejunkie86 11 months ago
Fantastic!!
beauf1ght3r 1 year ago