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F-5

A GI sits in the cockpit of a reconnaissance F-5 (P-38) in the CBI. "Fleming- Lab. Commander."
A US flyer surrounded by glamour gals stand in front of US war plane during WWII in the CBI. The plane appears to be a P-38 or F-5, with possible nickname "Sorry Beast." Photo from Glenn W. Van Wynggarden.
GIs move supplies between a truck and a F-5 (P-38)--not usually considered a cargo carrier--including a box labeled "Curtiss Candy Co." along with cartons of "plum base." In the CBI during WWII. Photo from W. T. Basore.
GIs work on a F-5 (P-38) in Guangxi province, China, during WWII.
Men from the 21st Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron pose for a group shot in front of an F-5 (a variant of the P-38).
Men from the 21st Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron pose for a group shot in front of an F-5 (a variant of the P-38).
A man poses before the F-5 (a variant of the P-38) 'Mary Ann' piloted by Major H. T. Bailey, who had a crew chief "Snaffy". Serial #43-26291.
Men from the 21st Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron pose for a group shot in front of an F-5 (a variant of the P-38).
A man poses before the F-5 (a variant of the P-38) 'Mary Ann' piloted by Major H. T. Bailey, who had a crew chief "Snaffy". Serial #43-26291.
A 21st Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron F-5 being serviced in Guangxi province, at either Liuzhou or Guilin. Original can be found at National Archives and Records Administration. Caption for the photo is: "Camera Repairmen Of The 21St Photographic Reconnaissance Sqd. Work On A Lockheed F-5A Reconnaissance Plane In A Natural Revetment Formed By The Limestone Buttes At A Forward Base In...