UPL 19822
IMAGENormal access to the nose compartment was through a ventral hatch, which was also designed to serve as an emergency escape chute for the bombardier. In theory, the bombardier would have enough clearance to safely drop between the props, but movement to either side could prove fatal.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Eighth Air Force
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Deputy Commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (Eighth Air Force)
- Service Numbers: O-20697
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Ordnance and Armament Officer
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ContributorAl_Skiff
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Archival Show and Tell #3 - P-38 Droop Snoot - by Dana Bell
http://clubhyper.com/reference/showandtell3droopsnootdb_1.htm
Date:
ContributorAl_Skiff
Sources
Archival Show and Tell #3 - P-38 Droop Snoot - by Dana Bell
http://clubhyper.com/reference/showandtell3droopsnootdb_1.htm