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P-38 Question

Why do some P38’s have the word FACE on the glare shield above the instrument panel?

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By: CSheppardholedi - 13th January 2008 at 16:14

…and I thought it was to remind them what part of their body would be hitting there if they didn’t buckle in properly!!

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By: Peter - 13th January 2008 at 14:33

That would explain it Ian thanks!

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By: ian_ - 13th January 2008 at 12:40

Face is applied to armour plate and shows the harder side which should be facing the enemy, i think.

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By: T-21 - 13th January 2008 at 10:33

Could be Flaps,Altimeter,Controls and Emergency checks ?

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By: BlueRobin - 13th January 2008 at 10:14

Is it a mnemonic check? E.g. Fuel, Altimeter, Clock, Engine?

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