Correct, that P-38 was capable, under strong wave conditions, of a "Soaring
Performance".
It could have tried for an altitude record if, after engine shutdown, it
gained at least 5000m in wave AND exceeded the previous altitude record.

"plasticguy" wrote in message
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"Bob" wrote in message
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Wouldn't that make the STS (a self launch glider) the holder of the
altitude record?

Bob

No, but it might mean that a P-38 Lightning is a motorglider since it has
been wave soared with both engines caged
for a couple hours.

Scott.