P-38 Lightning vs. ME-109 Dogfight Over Germany - WWII Fighter Pilot Jack Hallett

As a fighter pilot with the 367th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force, Jack Hallett flew 104 combat missions in P-38s and P-47s, escorting bombers, strafing enemy convoys, and dodging deadly flak. In this interview segment, Jack shares vivid memories from the cockpit of his P-38, including scoring an aerial victory over Germany and being shot down by an enemy convoy.

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