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"Der Gabelschwanz Teufel". Some German pilots may have called it that, but originally the name came from Rommel's ground troops when the P-38s were strafing convoys and supply bunkers.

Interesting. I did a report on the P-38 (decades ago) when I was attending a military school (Air Force). Didn't come across the reference to the ground troops, but I can certainly see where they would have hated the P-38 just as much as anyone else that was unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end of an encounter with it.

 

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Speaking of AVRO, something big happening in Britain soon. I would absolutely go if I was there: just to hear the howling again; and engine runs are always grand.

First 2026 Avro Vulcan XH558 Ground-Run Experience Dates Now Available - Vintage Aviation News

First 2026 Avro Vulcan XH558 Ground-Run Experience Dates Now Available

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A nice shot of the AVRO Arrow: