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Who made the P38 can opener?

Major Thomas Dennehy
In the days before MREs, the P-38 was designed to open K-ration cans. Major Thomas Dennehy of the Subsistence Research Laboratory in Chicago invented it in just 30 days during the summer of 1942.

What does the P in P-38 stand for?

Some of these designations are fairly obvious. For example, before the new system, the Army Air Force used the “P” designation, which stood for pursuit, on a wide variety of its fighter aircraft, like the P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightning.

Do they still make P-38?

Originally designed for and distributed in the K-ration, it was later included in the C-ration. As of 2020, it is still in production and sold worldwide.

Why is bottle opener called a church key?

To protect their aging beers in their monasteries, the monks locked them away in lager cellars, for which only the monks had the keys. It is theorized that the openers reminded someone of these keys — either because of their shape or use — and started calling them “church” keys.

How did P-38 get its name?

The P-38 acquired its infamous nomenclature from the 38 punctures around the C-ration can required for opening and the boast that it performed with the speed of the World War II P-38 fighter plane. “Soldiers just took to the P-38 naturally,” said World War II veteran John Bandola.

How high can a P-38 fly?

Upon its official introduction in 1940, the P-38 was capable of climbing to 3,300 feet in a single minute and reaching 400 mph, 100 mph faster than any other fighter in the world.

Can opener triangular pointed end?

A church key is a can opener that has a triangular pointed end. Originally, church keys actually resembled large keys (thus the name) and were used to pry open caps or corks from bottles.

What is a p38 can opener?

The P38 Can Opener is sometimes referred to as a John Wayne and “the Army’s Greatest Invention.” • These are stamped “US and US Shelby” – No imitation here. • Genuine GI Can Openers. • The P-38, developed in 1942, is a small can opener that was issued in the canned field rations of the United States Armed Forces from World War II to the 1980s.

What is a P-38?

• The P-38, developed in 1942, is a small can opener that was issued in the canned field rations of the United States Armed Forces from World War II to the 1980s. • The Army’s greatest invention. • Small and light to carry around.

What kind of can opener was used in WW2?

Vietnam War -era P-38 can opener. U.S. one cent coin shown for size comparison. The P-38, developed in 1942, is a small can opener that was issued in the canned field rations of the United States Armed Forces from World War II to the 1980s.

What is a GI can opener?

• Genuine GI Can Openers. • The P-38, developed in 1942, is a small can opener that was issued in the canned field rations of the United States Armed Forces from World War II to the 1980s. • The Army’s greatest invention. • Small and light to carry around. • Faster than a normal can opener if the user has sufficient experience.