Jim Kunkle, a veteran of World War II who flew close air support and escort missions as the allies advanced east after DDay, describes what it was like to fly the legendary P38 Lightning in combat. He also details the fateful mission where he shot down a Luftwaffe FW190 before getting shot down himself.

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