Flying Inside a P-38 Lightning During an Airshow

Pilot Raimund Riedmann is lucky enough to fly some of the most legendary aircrafts on Earth, including this WW2 era P-38 Lightning, which tops out at a whopping 443 mph.
This year's Sywell Airshow showcased everything from classic war planes, to huge cargo aircrafts, to modern fighter jets. The flying line-up included formation + unique display acts, some of which were UK firsts.
Riedmann got to get behind the sticks of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning: an American single-seat, twin piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War 2. Developed for the United States Army Air Corps by the Lockheed Corporation, the P-38 incorporated a distinctive twin-boom design with a central nacelle containing the cockpit + armament. Check out his GoPro MAX 360° raw POV footage from inside this historic piece of machinery.
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[@grimandproper]

That Mustang driver is glued to his wing.

[@RV4aviator]

Yeah ... I noticed that too...! G4 was the standout FF guy...!

[@EngineNo9x]

What a beautiful machine that airplane is

[@TSFRJNSLPO]

Yeah but it scares me enough 😢

[@valderja]

The lightning is such a beautiful bird. ⚡

[@zoesantana5700]

I'm impressed that an aircraft with a yoke was still an extremely capable dogfighter in WWII.

[@Loebane]

What makes a yoke a bad choice for dogfights?

[@daneelolivaw4323]

@@Loebane The point of a yoke is to increase the strength a pilot can apply to the control surfaces by facilitating two-handed piloting and, in some cases, increasing the lever length. If you need to do that, your aircraft probably wasn't going to be a very agile machine in the first place. And indeed the P38 wasn't. It wasn't a dogfighter like @zoesantana5700 writes, it preferred zoom-and-boom tactics, which rely less on maneuverability and more on power and energy conservation.

[@Loebane]

@@daneelolivaw4323 Thanks for clarifying/expounding on the reasoning!

[@OwnaDge]

I wouldnt agree the lighning was a good dogfighter. Maybe in and out with its highspeed boom and zoom, but turnfights? doubtful.

[@j_zales1390]

Is was effective in ww2 Because that was the technology at the time , dont compare it to modern tech , compare it to other tech of that era

[@davidnassi8304]

This should be seen on a big screen

[@chybagus]

I wonder if current fighter pilots are a little jealous of WW2 pilots. Today it’s all about BVR (beyond visual range) fighting, rarely do you actually “get” to dogfight…

[@EngineNo9x]

Didn’t know Tony Hawk was a pilot too

[@rhondameyers1632]

This is way cool. Sure would have been fun to hear the chatter that I'm sure was going on among the pilots!!

[@CaneFan25]

My dream was to be a pilot…..my vision, on the other hand, wouldn’t allow it 😡

[@briansilcox5720]

Looks like Riedmann’s Mustang wingman is a bit less steady than his Corsair wingman. Gets very close…

[@kdubb81]

Very cool! I didn't know P-38's had yokes. I have to watch this on a big screen TV.

[@rtaf4206]

And do you know C17 globmaster had joystick like jet fighter !

[@kdubb81]

@@rtaf4206 I do! Center stick. Airbus jets have side sticks

[@WrightCycloneR1820]

Sywell Airshow June 22nd 23rd 2024, it was a fantastic show, especially these guys.

[@johnmcdonald1948]

This felt like CinemaScope, great editing. Also obvious the controls are a handful, even with hydraulic boost. I'd be wrung out after 20 minutes of close formation flying. Total skill and concentration.

[@pointnozzleaway]

Don't get to see this view everyday...AWESOME !!!! That's how you do it !

[@electrician248]

What a fantastic view! We have a P-38, a Corsair, and a P-51! I wish that I was flying that P-38!

[@meatpopsicle1567]

When these birds were new, the original pilots were just kids! Image being just 21 years old and piloting a fork-tailed devil for real!

[@donald4624]

Never in my life did I ever think I would get that view from a P-38, I'm old so thank you for the view of a lifetime.

[@8888shooter]

👌... absolutely beautiful footage!! I love the old P38 awesome looking WW2 plane👌....great flying control too!!....great to see the Mustang, and i think the Corsair flying there too!!..... Many thanks for sharing it, pal!👍👍😁....is this the " all silver painted, Redbull P38 ?..... looks great!!..i have some stunning photos of this plane flying at RIAT display some years ago. 👍

[@hunterl1551]

I can't wait for the heritage flight with the F-22 and p-38 this weekend at the Miramar airshow

[@calsurflance5598]

Don’t think I would want to perform aerobatics in an extremely rare and perhaps priceless warbird with that GoPro moving around in my field of vision.👀🧐

[@ChilternburtYT]

The camera isn't moving, it's shooting 360 degree footage and they are just reframing the shot as they need....

[@calsurflance5598]

@@ChilternburtYT 🧐🥴

[@huntstyle]

Umm, is this shot on the Max 2, because my Max doesn't get this high of quality... 🤔

[@maximeflec]

Same, mine looks shit compare to that footage

[@fourfortyroadrunner6701]

MAN this is some great stuff!!

[@adste.]

Second!

[@gglen2141]

I'd never thought about it till now, but once you take all that thick bulletproof glass and supporting hardware out you get a fantastic forwards view.

[@darkdom5439]

WON-DER-FUUUUL !! 😲😍👌 And more , i saw my favorite War Bird on the right : CORSAIR F4U !! 🔥 ☠ 👏👏👏✌😊😊

[@peanutbutter2597]

Wow ! Just awesome 👏 and smooth as silk ! That’s what that airplane was built for

[@Usonian635]

Awesome

[@artel6225]

Stunning

[@Bruce_Warren]

💥Outstanding!

[@SirMike02]

My favorite aircraft ever. What I would give to be able to fly one

[@JazzbLu]

This is so cool!

[@laurenjager297]

Wooow!! 😳🤯 So talented & precise. Didn't even stop to blink.

[@dhouse-d5l]

80 yr old beams and stringeres being stressed like that? These birds are museum pieces straight and level is all thats needed.

[@58icarus]

Don't these things have shutter speed adjustment? If not, they should.

[@_JP18]

Great plane. Why are you wearing an oxygen mask?

[@10fantic]

New 360 cam?

[@rag3geCKo]

Nope - the Max, still rocking in 2024.

[@Sean-xg3wv]

BEAUTIFUL AIRCRAFT!!!

[@f3verMonkey]

Outstanding ❤

[@f3verMonkey]

Raimundo! 🤙🏻🤘🏻❤️

[@zolterzolter459]

Why does he need an oxygen mask at this altitude?

[@ThomasPeterson-qh1ff]

The microphone is in there

[@steveparsons6324]

Beautiful birds…

[@Sousadrone1]

Muito bom

[@Sousadrone1]

Valeu

[@Sousadrone1]

Obrigado

[@Terryfi3d]

I want this in 3D

[@jeffreyhonafius1264]

The oxygen mask is interesting.

[@danilo_david]

wtf, gopro 360º 2024?

[@LouisaAntony]

7784 Boyd Port

[@Warbird-Aviation]

Tolle Aufnahmen Raimund!!!

[@erinildemattos9493]

❤😂 esse doido aí o emoji

[@Сергей-ф8э9э]

Красиво 👍.

[@blackmennewstyle]

Far out beautiful ❤

[@ВладЦелинский-ч6с]

Первый, можно медальку?

[@robertreynolds1044]

The cameras constant panning and movement was unnecessary. My name is Bicycle Bob and I approved this message.

[@JustinFare]

it is a signal - don't wait gopro max 2 😥