With the island hopping campaign in the Pacific, it became apparent that a faster way was needed too get wounded from the front line.
P-38's/F-5's were used with specially designed drop tanks, that could accommodate injured servicemen.
This was a very uncomfortable way to fly. Some of the pods weren't even fitted with a window to let the victim see out or bring in light. One fellow who hitched a lift on a P-38 in one of these pods later said that whoever designed the damn thing should have been forced to ride in it!!!
Anyway here's some photo's, not sure I would feel comfortable sat in a " droptank"






Regards Duggy.