Pilot Training Manual for the P-38 Lightning
AAF Manual 51-127-1

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John Turanin

Published: August 1, 1945

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Categories:

P-38
Pilots
Training
Aircraft
Aircraft, Pursuit

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John Turanin

Repositories:

Private Collection

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Added: 2013-11-04

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This pilot manual describes the features and operation of the P-38 Lightning, twin-engine fighter airplane.

Sections include:
Section 1: Meet the Lightning
Section 2: Equipment
Section 3: Checks and Flight
Section 4: Emergencies

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103 pages; PDF (.pdf)
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