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TFC P-38 in French markings ?

I obtained this print at the Merlins Over Malta day, no idea who was the photographer nor when it was taken.Does anybody know what the markings were for?

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By: Chris Broad - 25th May 2004 at 20:25

i’m interested!!!!!!!

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By: Chipmunk Carol - 25th May 2004 at 16:01

The film was called Saint-Ex and can be found at The Internet Movie Database. Full credit to the BFI for a speedy response to my query.

It sells on VHS for £5.99 on Amazon.co.uk

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By: Chipmunk Carol - 25th May 2004 at 14:04

I think it was involved in some film about Antoine De Saint-Exupery. Anyone confirm this?

Indeed. I saw the film at the National Film Theatre in 1996. It was desperately sad because the aircraft had only just been lost. If I remember rightly, there was a dedication to the pilot in it.

Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of the film. I’ll contact the British Film Institute and find out.

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By: JDK - 25th May 2004 at 13:43

I don’t think the engine is meant to do that, chaps…

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By: aero51 - 24th May 2004 at 23:06

http://www.aero51.plus.com/aero51/flypast/p38/1.jpg

http://www.aero51.plus.com/aero51/flypast/p38/2.jpg

http://www.aero51.plus.com/aero51/flypast/p38/3.jpg

http://www.aero51.plus.com/aero51/flypast/p38/4.jpg

http://www.aero51.plus.com/aero51/flypast/p38/5.jpg

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By: Arabella-Cox - 24th May 2004 at 22:51

I obtained this print at the Merlins Over Malta day, no idea who was the photographer nor when it was taken.Does anybody know what the markings were for?

Niiiiice…. Quirky, but nice…. 🙂

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By: aero51 - 24th May 2004 at 22:41

I remember seeing the TFC P-38 at an D-Day airshow in Caen in 1994.

If I can get my slide scanner working I’ll try and put up some pictures from the show ….

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By: Hatton - 24th May 2004 at 22:04

I obtained this print at the Merlins Over Malta day, no idea who was the photographer nor when it was taken.Does anybody know what the markings were for?

I think it was involved in some film about Antoine De Saint-Exupery. Anyone confirm this?

steve

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