UPL 19777
IMAGEDROOP SNOOT-Ground crewman at a base in Belgium prepare to "bomb-up" a "droop snoot" P-38 Lightning fighter-bomber for another attack against enemy fortifications and strong points. This model of the P-38 is known as the "droop snoot" because of the glass enclosed nose. The plane carries a bombardier in addition to the pilot. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A05164-56914AC.
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Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Unit: Base Air Depot 3 495th Fighter Training Group
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Nicknames: Lady Lou
- Unit: Base Air Depot 3 82nd Fighter Group
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Nicknames: Droop Snoots
- Unit: Base Air Depot 3 479th Fighter Group 435th Fighter Squadron
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Nicknames: Jeanne
- Unit: Base Air Depot 3 20th Fighter Group 55th Fighter Squadron
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Nicknames: Colorado Belle
- Unit: Base Air Depot 3 370th Fighter Group 401st Fighter Squadron