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The incredible survival of Jack Ilfree: Luck, skill, and the P-38 Lightning

The story continues with Jack’s incredible survival over Berlin and France. After a mid-air collision left his P-38 crippled, he managed to fly the damaged aircraft back to England. Later, during a ...
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Happy Jack’s miracles: Twice saved by luck in World War II

This video chronicles the remarkable story of Jack Milton “Happy Jack” Ilfree, a P-38 Lightning pilot in World War II who survived two near-death experiences through a combination of luck, skill, and ...