It wasnt a P38 but a F4u.
The "hero" of that seasons was "Gregory "Peppy" Boyington" from the 70´s i think.
Here in Germany it was called "Pazifik Geschwader 214" and the original title was imho " Baa Baa Black Sheep".
Edit: Sorry, seems I was on the wrong track, the bullterrier still got his both eyes working, maybe not still....however, nice entertainment.
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