Built and nicknamed “Yippee” at the factory, as the 5,000th P-38 built. Delivered to the U.S. Army. Assigned to the 5th Air Force, 475th Fighter Group, 431st Fighter Squadron during June 1944.On December 20, 1944, this aircraft “retired early” from a combat mission due to mechanical difficulty.On January 29, 1945 lost due to an “aerial accident”. It is unclear what this accident was or where it was lost, likely in the Philippines. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared.

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• Decal version for 5000th P-38, May 1944