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"Flat-Hatting is a form of flying that discourages longevity. Originally the term simply meant flying low needlessly. That definition has been expanded to include grandstanding, or showing off — flying foolishly and carelessly. The term itself is said to have arisen from an incident in which the wheel of a low-flying plane struck a pedestrian on the head and crushed a new top hat he was wearing. Besides being grounded for quite a stretch, the pilot had to buy the pedestiran a new hat, costing $12.50, including tax. Hence, the name "Flat-Hatting" — which is probably as good a name as any."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzIhwXKZdYc

Not sure when and where below, but looks to be a P-38 mess.





and what's this stunt? Looks quite fake .... but if it wasn't? .... ugh!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9x5H4QdpzY

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Recognize the voice of the narrator?

"Beaver, Wally says he saw you flat hatting..."

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

I grew watching Hugh on Leave it to Beaver reruns. But I would never have recognized his voice on that film.

I need some education on this one. Doesn't look like a P-38 too me.

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Well if I can't rollerskate around my playpen while smoking and drinking a beer, I'm staying home..

well that is most certainly a P-38 tail boom the sign is posted on top off and the prop blade to the left of it looks like its off a P--38 too.

all P-38 busted, bent and broken ...

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