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Aircraft History Built by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation (LAC) in Burbank. Constructors Number 422-8235. Delivered to the U. S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-38L-5-LO Lightning serial number 44-27231. Converted to a F-5G-6-LO Lightning photographic reconnaissance version. Postwar In July 1946, sold to James L. Harp of Aurora, IL and registered as NX79123 and flown as Bendix racer #95. Then owned by J. E. Howard of Champaign, IL during November 1946-1948. Afterwards, owned by Ray Reinert, Chicago-Palwaukee, IL from 1948-1950. Next, Carl C. Hughes, San Antonio, TX, 1950-1954. Then, Joseph P. Jacobson, Stilwell, KS, 1954. Next, owned by Jack P. Hardwick, El Monte, CA from 1955-1976 and stored at Brackett Field, CA . As of approximately 1960, this P-38 was no longer in flyable condition and was stored at the airfield. Restoration Loaned to March Field Museum during 1998-2001. Purchased by Paul Allen / Flying Heritage Collection during 1999-2002 and underwent refurbishment at WestPac Restorations. During early 2003, sold to The Fighter Collection, Duxford, UK, 2003 and was moved to The Fighter Rebuilders / Planes of Fame Museum awaiting further restoration work. (Unknown if exported to UK or remained in CA). In 2004, sold to Ronald Fagen / Minnesota Airways LLC of Granite Falls, MN. Painted in the markings of P-38G "Ruff Stuff" 43-2212 piloted by Norbert C. Ruff. Later, painted in the markings of P-38 "Thoughts of Midnight" with squadron number 120 painted on the nose and tail with red propeller spinners. References Contribute
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