P-38F-5A Shark

[Micdrow]

Hi Guys,

Looking for more info and pictures of this P-38F-5A. Found the profile in Squadron Signals book P-38 in Action number 109.

Any help appreciated in advance.

Thanks Paul

 

[evangilder]

Unusual paint scheme on that one, Paul. I have seen shark mouth painting on the engines in the past. Did you do a google search of the 12th PRS? I am guessing they were part of a composite group.

 

[Micdrow]

Unusual paint scheme on that one, Paul. I have seen shark mouth painting on the engines in the past. Did you do a google search of the 12th PRS? I am guessing they were part of a composite group.

Hi Eric,

Yeah I have done some basic searches with google on it but so far no luck. I also have went though just about every book I have on the P-38 with no luck. I am guessing a photo exists as to where the profile came from. Kinda of a mystery.

Thanks Paul

 

[vikingBerserker]

It does, and I just saw the darn thing yesterday. Let me try to find it again.

 

[Micdrow]

It does, and I just saw the darn thing yesterday. Let me try to find it again.

Very cool David, can't wait to see it

 

[Wurger]

A little bit out of the path but a sharky P-38F-5E of the 27th PRS, 7th PRG...

 

[vikingBerserker]

Paul, I've gone through my history and I cannot find it. It was a B&W photo of a P-38 with that mouth but I do not remember if Shark or Louise was on it. I came across it while looking at Life's photo archives, warhistoryonline.com, or research on the Chinease AF during WW2. I think it was on Life archieves.

 

[Micdrow]

Paul, I've gone through my history and I cannot find it. It was a B&W photo of a P-38 with that mouth but I do not remember if Shark or Louise was on it. I came across it while looking at Life's photo archives, warhistoryonline.com, or research on the Chinease AF during WW2. I think it was on Life archieves.

Thanks for looking David, I know there are P-38's named Louise and I have found other shark mouth P-38's but nothing on this one.

Wojek, thanks for the picture. That one is kind of evil looking if you ask me

 

[Airframes]

This is ringing bells Paul. I'll have a look through my stuff and see if I can find anything.

 

[Micdrow]

This is ringing bells Paul. I'll have a look through my stuff and see if I can find anything.

Thanks Terry,

I guess I find this aircraft kinda interesting as there are at least 4 pin up girls on it besides the two names and sharks mouth. Would make for an excellent model if we can find more info on it for some one

Thanks again Paul

 

[fubar57]

Found a 1/18 scale model with the same mouth and "Louise", and tail number on it. No pin-ups, NMF, and a gun-nose version.

Geo

 

[Micdrow]

Thanks for taking the time to look Geo, yeah this one seem as bit strange. Ive found a few close ones but nothing exact on this one.

 

[Johnny Signor]

The 12th Photo Recon Squadron was with the 3rd Recon Group/12th AAF , give that group a try and see if they have a historian that can help ...........................
Johnny

 

[Micdrow]

The 12th Photo Recon Squadron was with the 3rd Recon Group/12th AAF , give that group a try and see if they have a historian that can help ...........................
Johnny

Thanks Johnny, I may give it a shot.

All the best Paul

 

[beaupower32]

View attachment 236746 I found this picture. I am sure there are more out there

 

[Wurger]

 

[Micdrow]

View attachment 236746 I found this picture. I am sure there are more out there

Very cool and many thanks for the picture. Confirms that this aircraft did exist. Many thanks again!!!!

 

[beaupower32]

No problem, glad I could help.

 

[vikingBerserker]

I found this one thinking if was the one you were looking for, DANG IT!!

 

[Micdrow]

I found this one thinking if was the one you were looking for, DANG IT!!

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Its close but no cigar, It is a great shot though. Its amazing on how many pictures there are out there and many thanks for trying though