Another for the L-5 Guys

[Jack Cook]

TSgt Jim Foust, liason pilot, secures a patient into his L-5 before flying him from the front line aid station to a rear area hospital. Belgium 1945

[fitzday]

Nice picture Jack. Do you have any of the field mods with the bazookas mounted under the wings?

James

[Jack Cook]

Yes, but it's a L-4

[Dan K]

Major Charlie Carpenter of the 4th Armored Division and his mount. Most histories seem to identify his L-4 as "Rosie the Rocketeer", yet the wartime photo--as well as the museum example pictured--seem to show "Rosie the Rocketer".


http://www.combatreform2.com/L4HbazookacharlieinWW2.jpg

http://www.combatreform2.com/L4grasshop ... keteer.jpg


Carpenter got a lot of press for knocking out six panzers; however, evidence seems to suggest that was just the tip of the iceberg. In his book, Alone and Unarmed, author Ernest Kowalik identifies the "Piper Cub Tank Busters of France" whose founder took out 38 panzers, and that the vet he interviewed for this info was responsible for 18.

[fitzday]

Ahhh, I was wondering if it was another type instead of the L-5. Thanks for the info.

James

[Jack Cook]

Here's another maintenence shot.

[Taylor Stevenson]

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