42-68008 Snafuperman
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UPL 12854
Anthony W 'Tony' Levier test pilot for Lockheed's, P-38J-10-LO Lightning 42-68008 'Snafuperman' on a test flight over California.
Anthony W 'Tony' Levier, a test pilot for Lockheed visited 8th AF bases to demonstrate his P-38J Lightning 42-68008, nicknamed "Snafuperman", he demonstrated the capability of the aircraft flying with one engine shut down. Previously he and chief engineering test pilot Milo Burcham alternated flying dive tests to observe the P-38 design's performance at transonic speeds.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Role/Job: Lockheed test pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield