U.S.Army field ration can opener. A P-38 is a tiny hinged stainless steel can opener, about one inch long, used during the WWII, Korea and Vietnam eras to open military field ration cans before the adoption of MREs.

"Gimme your P-38 this pop-top broke off."
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U.S.Army field ration can opener.
A P-38 is a tiny hinged stainless steel can opener, about one inch long, used during the WWII, Korea and Vietnam eras to open military field ration cans before the adoption of MREs.
by Lurch 3RRU I-Corps RVN January 1, 2006
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The most gangster fighter aircraft of World War 2. Made by Lockheed, it saw a vairety of use. It may have been lacking in firepower, but it's speed, firepower, and versatility make it one of the greatest planes of the war.
I don't need a P-47, P-52, or a F-4U. Just give me a P-38 Lightning and I'll be happy
by PineappleDude January 14, 2006
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