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Jack Cook
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P-38E #91 s/n 41-2227 54th FS 343rd FG 11th AF landing on Adak.
I wonder if he's hydroplaning :shock: :?:

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Great photo Jack...there's old movie footage on history channels that show this same thing too. Really adverse conditions.
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Note the retouching to emphasise the skyline of the mountains and the windscreen.

Good one.

P-38 with floats?

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"Once again the summer tourist season arrives in beautiful Adak as signalled by the arrival of the first plane load of happy fun seekers"

This was considered to be 'good weather' on the Aleutian chain-you could see your hand in front of your face........................

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Are we sure the 38 isnt just pulling the waterskiing tourist as an added bonus to their Alaskan cruise?

Just a thought!

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I've been to Adak in the off season and let me tell you, it's the dog's hind end of the universe :shock: :? :!:

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I've been to Adak in the off season and let me tell you, it's the dog's hind end of the universe.

Then Barrow, in April, is running a VERY close second. But you can get a Mooseburger and they're actually pretty good.

Mudge the derriere expert :shock:

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