P38 Flight at Oshkosh- Eye/Ear Candy for the Soul

P38 Flight at Oshkosh- Eye/Ear Candy for the Soul
Fagen P-38 Ruff Stuff, now flying as Scat III. Video- Scott Guyette
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[@lonzo61]

My uncle flew combat in the P-38 in the MTO. He earned his 50 mission crusher, came home , and became a civilian again. I loved hearing him tell us of his experiences. I think that it was the highlight of his life, in spite of the challenges of being in combat and seeing fellow pilots killed. He went through a brief period of depression upon his return home, because of the change from the adrenaline rush of combat and the task of "saving the world", to just being another regular Joe. It was an adjustment for him.

[@madmanmechanic8847]

On one of these You tube they interviewed a pilot that flew 38s in combat in the Pacific the run ways were so short and the 38 was so laden with ordance and fuel he had to push down on the brakes with both feet with his back against the seat get full power up and let loose the brakes to get it off the ground in time to clear the field . He messed up his back because of this after the war flying P 38s he went into Accounting now talk about and adjustment . You know these dudes missed that adrenaline he had to be depressed from such a change

[@jstephenallington8431]

I'm always so surprised at how quiet the big Lockheed was while on the ground. Definitely one of Kelly Johnson's finest.

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

Turbos quiet things down.

[@lyfandeth]

So nice to see props start up so smoothly and quickly.

[@patrickshaw8595]

Bit of a change from radial engines, eh ?

[@tropicthndr]

Yea, not even the new fuel injected 6 banger lycomings or Continentals can do that without shaking the whole plane first.

[@lautburns4829]

Thanks for the New Years gift!👍✋🏻

[@theshoeman7044]

Thanks so much. Every type of war bird had (and has) its own distinct sound. The P-38 is no exception. Its hum, purr and growl, especially the turbocharged version, is its voice. My dad was a P-38 pilot in World War 2. He flew photo recon over Europe. My mother had a cousin who was a P-38 mechanic in the Pacific. The P-38 stirs my up like no other. Again, my thanks.

[@j.t.2722]

My dad also flew photo recon in Europe in a P-38.

[@ruthhilsdorf3210]

My dad flew combat missions out of Italy, shot down over Ploesti, survived to come home. He said there was no other plane like it.

[@jackhouston357]

I have a 8 hour sleep tape of B-17's My Dad was Tail Gunner over Germany

[@gawebm]

Can't imagine the feeling of being allowed to fly such a rare and magnificent aircraft! Great video. Also, another example of an unassuming man who reveals something you never would have expected. This reminded me of an experience I had a long time ago when Petaluma airport had just been paved and the only building was an old house that was being used as the only FBO on the field. There was this quiet older guy named Ray. He hung around a lot but didn't say much. He didn't fly, though he would occasionally make a comment that suggested he had flown. I pretty much discounted Ray as just a wannabe pilot that never got his act together. A few years later, I came across Ray working in the local hardware store and stopped to say hello. After a few questions he started telling me his story. This quiet man, who I had so easily discounted, had flown P-38s in the Pacific during the war. Afterwards he flew many other military aircraft. After leaving the military, he bought a Pitts and flew air shows all over the country for years. I left that hardware store feeling thoroughly ashamed of myself for arrogantly discounting this war hero and amazing pilot. I could have learned so much from him if I had just taking the time to get to know this small, quiet, gentleman. It taught me a lesson about judging people...

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing!

[@Rzr543]

That was absolutely beautiful. That sight. That sound. It sounds like victory. Thank you for sharing.

[@timdake]

Sounds like history, as well. Glad we still have a few of these amazing planes (and pilots) to learn from.

[@On-Our-Radar-24News]

Wow! Twin Alisons!! Nothing better. What a treat. The P38 was my favorite as a kid and still is. I must have made 3 or 4 P38 models. Just hearing that sound is music to my ears. Scott, what a great privilege you had to fly this beauty in both liveries. Truly an honor. Thanks for sharing!!

[@zorbakaput8537]

Sounds good and a beautiful aircraft - but nothing better? If you get a chance listen to a Mosquito in full bark with the stub exhausts on Merlins. Beautiful note and flame.

[@emersoncaicedo3146]

@@zorbakaput8537 mosquito sounds 100% better. Agreed

[@patrickshaw8595]

In reply to the Mosquito Crowd I say to stand behind a -38 on a full power water-injected and turbocharged takeoff. The sound is "waterfall plus bulldozer sounds" and as she slingshots down the runway it switches over first to the sound of kettledrums and then finally frying bacon. There is nothing else like it - so please know whereof you speak.

[@zorbakaput8537]

No argument about the P38 sound being unique. The op claim was its the best. Patently inaccurate. End of discussion

[@lindanelson6615]

My father flew P-38s in Italy and North Africa. He also successfully bailed out of one at McChord in 1939. Long may she fly.

[@lonzo61]

My uncle also flew all his P-38 missions in the MTO. 14th Fighter Group.

[@joelkirby3430]

Norbert Ruff was a great friend! This is my favorite P-38!

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

He was a really good guy. He came and flew with me in my Stearman and T-6. Recreated his picture on the Stearman!

[@joelkirby3430]

@@FlyWirescottperdue he was my father’s best friend and they flew many missions together with the Head Hunters squadron in New Guinea. The only time that I got to see Ruff Stuff was at his funeral. The best funeral that I have ever been to, the whole town came out to celebrate his life!

[@stevefletcher7968]

Thank you Scott for your great insight, entertainment and education. Your service to all of us in the aviation world is always appreciated. Have a safe and prosperous new year. To everyone "keep the blue side up"

[@dennisowen3717]

Scott that is one Beautiful work of World War 2 art. I love the P-28. Those V-12 Allison's have such a distinctive noise and tone on those engines. And boy are they fast. You sure were blessed to be able to fly that old girl. Thank you for taking us along for the flight.

[@davestarr7112]

Happy 2023, Scott. That was a fabulous Christmas/New Year present for me. All the best in 2023.

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

Thanks Dave and Happy new year!

[@johnmollet2637]

One of my three favorite warbirds, the other two are the F4U and the P-40. If I only had the means, the talent, the skills... Great finish to the year Scott, thanks for letting us see this. Everyone have a safe and Happy New Years! See y'all in '23.

[@Pilotc180]

Beautiful machine; I sure miss Lefty and “White Lightning”

[@Mrmanly1000]

Thanks for this video! I have a love for the airplane as my dad flew those in WWII in Italy. He never talked to much about it and we only have a few papers from those days. I watch everything I can about the P38!

[@RG-ja34sep]

Thank you Scott, that was truly awesome. Congratulations on reaching 50k subscribers, well deserved, here’s wishing you all the very best for the New Year!

[@timothyorrison3040]

Why dose the left engine turn counterclockwise. On all twins with counter rotating props , I've flone , the left prop turns backwards ?

[@Danstaafl]

Man I bet sitting in between those Allison's is where the _Beef_ is. Got home from work, cracked a cheap beer and was about to listen to some Metal when I saw this on my feed and chose it instead. It was worth it! Now my neighbors know what a 38 sounds like.. Thanks Scott! Happy new Year Everybody!!

[@michaelgill7248]

Great memories. As a teenager I worked at the local airport in Brownwood Tx and used to wash Lefty Gardner's P-38 "White Lightening" now with Red Bull after is was resurrected.

[@A1FAHx]

Note the counter rotating props. Earlier versions of the P-38 did not have the advantage of this design, which added approximately 30 knots of speed. In addition, later versions in the Pacific theater of operations were delivered unpainted as camouflage painting was no longer as important as the weight saved (coinciding with ever increasing air superiority), and those versions were, of course, a beautiful glinting silver! In my personal opinion, all P-38’s were, and are, absolutely gorgeous, as is Ruff Stuff! ❤️

[@AlanRoehrich9651]

The *ONLY* P-38's built without counter rotating propellors and engines were the few that were built for the British, who requested that all engines and propellors rotate clockwise, and the turbochargers and attending systems be deleted. Performance and handling for the aircraft were poor, the contract was never completed, and the Army Air Corps graciously accepted the planes built for the British, and used them as trainers. All other P-38 aircraft, including the XP-38, had counter rotating propellors and engines. The counter rotating propellors and engines did not affect speed. What it did do was create a "torque neutral" high performance aircraft.

[@BogeyTheBear]

Considering the XP-38, with its inward-spinning props, made 410 mph on its dash from Ohio to New York-- propellor orientation did nothing to affect the speed of the design.

[@lutomson3496]

Norbert Ruff was a cousin of my family in Bloomer, Wisconsin remember meeting him a few times also remember Lefty Gardner flying his P- 38 at Reno for years and now is in Germany with the Red Bull team polished and looks great

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

The P38 is in Austria actually.

This was incredible! A proper tricycle! Thank you Scott for teaching and advocating better critical thinking and attitudes. Looking forward to 2023.

[@kevingallineauii9353]

You can tell by how that old girl was bucking the braking in the grass that she wanted to fly. I am glad she still lives!

[@justforfunaviation6342]

Awesome video , thanks for sharing !!!

[@davidreding8813]

Fully agree about the sound of those turbocharged Allisons - sweet!!!

[@60trickpa]

AWESOME !! My father used to work on these amazing airplanes during WW2. He loved this plane.

[@jeffr6280]

What an honor and privilege to fly one of the greatest legacy planes in existence. It would be great to see someone do some in-flight narration while flying it given that it's the only originally powered P-38's out there. Great video to start out the new year with.

[@MalcolmRuthven]

Wow, what a treat. It would also be great if you could again fly a P-38 and give us a "pilot report" (audio and video) while flying.

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

GoPros didn’t exist when I made that flight and the last time I flew one I didn’t use them. Next time I get to fly a warbird I will

[@bernieschiff5919]

Jeff Ethell made a 40-minute startup takeoff and in-flight video of him flying a P-38 back in the 90's. It's on VHS and I think there is a copy available on U-Tube. Watching him going through the before start checklist and fuel selector settings was interesting, a complex airplane. The video cameras back then were big, I think it was mounted to the seat frame over his right shoulder. The takeoff acceleration was amazing, about 12 seconds to unstick the nosewheel, almost as soon as the throttles were full forward, he was flying.

[@buckshot704]

@@bernieschiff5919 ; I have a dvd copy of that; Roaring Glory video production. ✈️👍

[@arthurpearson3407]

I believe it wasn’t too long after he shot that video that he was killed in that P-38.

[@buckshot704]

@@arthurpearson3407 ; TV Guide claims the initial release of the Roaring Glory P-38 video was 1998. Jeff died the year prior, 1997.

[@robstanton9215]

What a sweet bird and anyone observing could tell that she had experience at her controls. Very smooth!!! She was in good hands for sure!!! Nothing gets the blood pumping like a sweet old warbird firing up and leaping into action!!! I sure enjoyed following you Scott. I look forward to seeing what 2023 brings. Take care Brother!!!

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

Thanks Rob!

[@mpetry912]

Golly Scott ! pretty cool. What a privilege to fly Kelly's first masterpiece. thanks and happy new year !

[@stevenewtube]

Music to my ears. Thanks mate.

[@easttexan2933]

I just thought I had a ton of respect for you until this video played. Way beyond that now !! Yes, I am in awe !! Thumbs up Scott.

[@petefroehling8704]

allisons are so much quieter and smoother than merlins.Go to an airshow P-38s always have that little whine while merlins grunt

[@toddivey1032]

Absolutely beautiful P-38. Loved the video. Thanks for sharing that Scott.

[@richceglinski7543]

Great video Scott. Sure seemed to fire up easier than big round engines

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

Great video FW, that is a classic aircraft with it's own sound from the past, quite a story on the pilot of Scat III in WWII and how that III in Scat came about. Thanks for sharing apart of your life from the past with us FW. :)

[@donc9751]

Beautiful airplane and as you said, an honor to fly it!!! I'm glad you found this video to share! I bet you have a ton of old clips that would be great to share! Such a beautiful sound those 2 engines make!!!

[@gtr1952]

Thank you Scott, and I hope you have a great new year in your new home! We really appreciate you! 8) --gary

[@androidemulator6952]

What a machine!- thanks for sharing!. And , yes, that sound!

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Excellent video and the P-38 is very sharp looking and great sounding too! Thanks for posting your too!

[@hackerf15e]

Pure beauty, Gunny. Thanks for sharing it!

[@MrFrankturbo1]

Very cool Scott .. keeping them coming !!

[@tonydeaton1967]

Scott, you're a Badass.

[@georgechalifour88]

I have a p-38 on my 2020 sim and love it !And behold you put this out on video . Thank you and to see you fly the reel deal . WOW !

[@larrymitchell3502]

Scott, thanks for sharing this with us. Special place in my heart for the type. This airframe, with working turbos, is an outstanding example. 👍🏼😎👍🏼

[@antoniodelrio1292]

Loved hearing that P38. Thanks for putting that up!

[@markdessert4077]

Absolutely amazing . MD

[@ervinschleppsdp9033]

Thanks!

[@patrickshaw8595]

As a kid a few times I had the privilege of accompanying my Dad to work night shift mechanic for Braniff International. One of the old mechanics had been a USAAC fighter crew chief on Guadalcanal. He soberly told me about how at first when they flew P-39s and P-40s they would send them all out to attack the Japanese - but they never got all of them or their pilots back after a mission... sometimes they didn't get half of them back. And then he would brighten up. He'd say how it was a "different story" when they got P-38s - "man we'd send 'em all out and here they would all come back - out of ammo, - some on flying on one engine - but they were giving 'em HELL and lived to tell the tale !" So, yeah - I alway did share his affection for these old warrior-planes.

[@lessharratt8719]

Awesome. Some trivia. I believe Charles lindbergh discovered that you could fly the P-38 oversquared and significantly increase it's range. Helpful in theatre. Thanks for another interesting and entertaining video Scott.

[@rws0010]

Interesting factoid, thanks! Many don’t know that Lindbergh flew 50 combat missions in the Pacific Theater of WW2 as a civilian consultant and was unofficially credited with shooting down an enemy aircraft.

[@mpetry912]

higher manifold pressure delivered longer range at some expense in engine life, correct. Oversquare relates to the bore/stroke ratio.

[@txkflier]

Under square, square, and over square also are used to describe manifold pressure vs rpm. They don’t just apply to bore and stroke..

[@mpetry912]

@@txkflier I had never heard the term used that way. OK.

[@txkflier]

@@mpetry912 I used to fly a Cherokee Arrow and usually flew it at 24 InHg and 2400 rpm, 24/24 for short. I could bring the manifold pressure back to 20 InHg, then pull the rpm back to 2000, and since the landing gear retracted, it would fly faster than a fixed gear Cherokee or 172 while burning less fuel. I had to increase the rpm to 2400 before bringing the manifold pressure back up to 24 InHg because it wasn’t supposed to be operated at an over square setting. I’m sure there are planes that can be, but I never flew one.

[@michaelgaffney7532]

What a treat on New Year’s morning. Thanks Scott,

[@bernardc2553]

WOW Scott 1st Congratulations on GET TAHT CHANCE always love the 38 I'd follow "lefty" whenever I could Gorgeous Bird. Oh; Congratulations on Subs AND lol..HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

[@josephsener420]

What a great piece!

[@scaneagle62]

I have the best moment in my life next month taking a ride in a p51 stang in georgia. I payed for 2x 40 minute rides for a friend and myself. .

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

You;ll have a great time! CAF's Old Red Nose? Say hey to Stan Musick for me!

[@bigmuz_pilot]

Awesome stuff mate!

[@Bryster51]

A wonderful surprise video, many thanks for sharing. Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@FarkyDave]

Very cool opportunity for you! Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!

[@robertlewisvideo]

Awesome Scott !!!!

[@kentfield2205]

That was wonderful to watch and listen. Thank you. Happy New Year

[@kevinmalloy2180]

Wow. Wonderful sight and sounds!!!

[@timschmidt9524]

What an awesome opportunity. Way to go!!

[@jhaedtler]

Love it!! Thanks so much!

[@paulk8152]

Years ago a friend and I stopped by Granite Falls…A Fagen mechanic gave us a hanger tour…I climbed on the wing of the 38 and took cockpit picture… .I’ve always thought …Why didn’t I sit in it???

[@daysix628]

AWSOME, thanks for sharing.

[@vernmeyerotto255]

One of the first opportunities I had to fly in a light aircraft was in the late 60s as a Civil Air Patrol cadet at Columbine Airport in south Jefferson County Colorado - now long gone. I recall that day as we got out to the airplane on the ramp that a beautiful powder blue P38 was just taking off. That was a great day for a young person.

[@GlideYNRG]

Thank you for sharing Scott, lovely footage with just what it needed. No music. Happy new year from Oz.

[@wayneroyal3137]

Very very cool. Looking at the website now!! Thank you for sharing.. looking forward to 2023

[@jcmcclain57]

Thanks for sharing!

[@billylain7456]

What a great video, Scott.

[@mikehadway2587]

Glad to see 4 of them still flying. Thanks for the video. It brought tears to my eyes. My dad flew in Col. Bong fighter group with the 475th. He had so much to tell us about his time fighting in the pacific.

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

Write those stories down!

[@andrewwaller5913]

Probably about 8 or 9 flying now, not sure what year this was filmed.

[@Byzmax]

Stunning plane and excellent video. Happy New Year !

[@tomdchi12]

That sound as you were just lifting off was really fantastic!

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

And don’t forget that whistle coming up initial!

[@petesmith8362]

Very cool !!

[@NesconProductions]

Great stuff by here! An early G model, type that flew the intercept of Admiral Yamamato fateful flight 🙄. A truly revolutionary fighter & must be quite the thrill / honor to fly! To be able to fly the best US air superior fighter in 1943 in the P-38, of the 1960's with the F-4's and 1980's with the F-15E's Mr. Purdue has quite the resume! Best wishes to Scott (safe flying..) and all in the New Year!

[@davidking1460]

Allisons start sooooo nice!

[@sarahgupton2552]

Awesome!❤ Happy New Year, Scott!

[@biker41445]

Scott I really enjoyed this segment. The aircraft, the audio and the video were so refreshing. Thank you for sharing this bit of history with us!!! CobraPilot45

[@dgax65]

It really is one of the most beautiful aircraft ever made.

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

I totally agree!

[@F84Thunderjet]

Enjoyed seeing the ‘38. Back in ‘82, I saw a pink P-38 doing aerobatics at Oshkosh.

[@mikercflyer7383]

That was awesome I love the P38 I was at Chino air show in 2013 and there were 5 flying it’s on KZbin One of the Great Warbird air shows around and the greatest collection. Happy New Year .

[@charlesharper7292]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Like and share! 🇺🇸⚔️🍕🍺👍

[@douglascorley6630]

Awesome plane

[@Chuck_Carolina]

Scott is the first kid on his block to fly a P-38 Lighting! Way cool.

[@paulsayer8248]

Sure was a happy day seeing that P38 fly, thanks Scott, and happy new year, Your friends from Canada. I thought I saw a Spitfire in that clip,,,,,Awesome too.

[@scaneagle62]

Love it!

[@jimheckert5383]

Fantastic video. Had no idea you were checked out in that Classic. Happy New year!! Your video’s are the best. Thanks 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@BaumannJA]

Couple take aways from the video... I didn't realize that I had actually met you until I saw you in the video, which gave the brief conversation we had context. (2008 by the way) I just had a simple question about operating the airplane and you were more than happy to answer. 2nd... How nice to see and remember Ed Bowlin. What a Gentleman he was. Also Jim Hagedorn who is one of the most generous guys out there in the Warbird community. Would love to hear more about how you managed to get involved flying the P-38, and what you had to do to get qualified to do so. Happy New Year to you.

[@MB-yq6xx]

Great video!! I have photos of Ruff Stuff on the field at Oshkosh 2008. Had the privilege of seating in the cockpit of Ruff Stuff in 2011.

[@philipcobbin3172]

Super Duper! Thanks for sharin!

[@buckshot704]

Just…wow! Health and prosperity for 2023! ✈️😎👍

[@newtnewton6721]

That's a really cool airplane , I've been close to that one at Willow Run Michigan at the thunder of Michigan air show

[@bobwilson758]

Lockheed aircraft are so awesome ! My father flew many types in Alaska WW2 . Cool video Thank you sir .

[@dragoncarver287]

Those are some smooth running engines. Wow! My favorite WWII warbird, bar none!

[@CallsignOutdoors]

Scott, thanks again for another great video. Would love to catch up with you soon. I’m about to start training at Randolph. Cheers. -Jordan Schmitt

[@WayneHauber]

I was at Oshkosh when the yellow nose art was being hand painted by someone a step ladder. It was fun to watch and more fun when the plane flew. You are right about the unique sound of that particular plane!!

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

Erik Hokuf did the restoration and his brother painted it just like they would have in the Pacific. It was cool!

[@Making-History]

Just a small correction, Scott. Warhawks Inc., now Fagen Fighters Restoration, did the restoration. Erik was part of the crew but did not do it on his own.

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

@@Making-History Of course he didn't do it on his own, but Erik was the lead at Fagen at that time, Then he went back to Bemiji and started his own company,

[@alscustomerservice187]

Happy New Year!

[@patrickfreeman8257]

Very sweet aircraft

[@charleshaggard4341]

Wow, you were young then. lol and so was I. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@skid2151]

Gunny! Thanks for sharing. I remember that you flew Ruff Stuff to the Galveston Airshow and you let me crawl around the P-38! Fly safe and have a Happy New Year! Cheers, Skid

[@FlyWirescottperdue]

Thanks Skid! I remember that. Happy New Year!

[@47mphill]

My dad was a Navy pilot in the Aleutians during the war and a friend in the AAC let him take one up for fun. Those were the days and would never happen these days. 13:2