P-38J Lightning “Bambi” of the 338th Fighter Squadron assigned to Capt John L Odegard, probably at RAF Ridgewell, Essex, England, May 16 1944. Behind P-38’s nose wheel is B-17G Fortress “Chug a Lug IV” with the 535th Bomb Squadron. [Colorized by WW2DB]

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Caption     P-38J Lightning “Bambi” of the 338th Fighter Squadron assigned to Capt John L Odegard, probably at RAF Ridgewell, Essex, England, May 16 1944. Behind P-38’s nose wheel is B-17G Fortress “Chug a Lug IV” with the 535th Bomb Squadron. [Colorized by WW2DB] ww2dbase
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Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives via D. Sheley
Link to Source    Link
Identification Code   65842AC
More on...   
B-17 Flying Fortress   Main article  Photos  Maps  
P-38 Lightning   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 3,779 x 3,003 pixels
Photos on Same Day 16 May 1944
Photos at Same Place Essex, England, United Kingdom
Added By David Stubblebine
Colorized Date 24 Feb 2023
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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. Andy Sampson says:
15 Nov 2023 11:51:26 AM

I have a photo of my great uncle standing in front of Bambi.

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