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4th May 2010, 00:52

Jim Oxley

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P-38 Canopy

Would anyone know why the P-38, despite it's long active service and numerous model upgrades, never had it's canopy changed from it's antiquated hinge system to a bubble top?

Visibility alone would have been greatly enhanced. As well as ease of manufacture.

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