Pilot History
Jay T. Robbins (Coolidge TX) was credited with a total of 22 kills at the end of the war. Later served as a Lt. General in USAF Strategic Air Command.

Aircraft History
Constructors Number 133? The aircraft was painted in Olive Drab/Neutral Gray.

Assigned to the 35th Fighter Group, 39th FIghter Squadron Later, assigned to the 8th Fighter Group, 80th Fighter Squadron "Headhunters" to pilot Robbins.

"Jandina" (I, II, III, IV, V) was the name of all five of the P-38's Jay T. Robbins flew during WWII. The aircraft had a natural aluminum finish. The nose art was an oriental god with its hands above its head. The nickname stood for his nickname "Jay" and his wife's "Ina", joined to "Jandina". Captain Jay T. Robbins name was painted in red, with his victory markings (imperial rising sun flags).

References
Thanks to Jason Van Der Vee for additional information.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009