This second of two volumes continues the P-38 story by focusing on the later, mass-produced models of this historic fighter-P-38J through P-38M. Each type is examined through carefully researched archival photos, as well as photographs of currently preserved examples. Known to the enemy during World War II as the "Fork-tailed devil," the pilots of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning were charged with the responsibility of escorting American bombers deep over heavily defended Europe during the early years of the air campaign against Nazi Germany.
In the Pacific, the Lightning's long range was put to good use flying over vast expanses of ocean. Detailed text and captions illustrate not only the design and construction of the later-war Lightnings, but also their combat use in WWII. Large, clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader on the airfield and in the sky with this historic aircraft.
| ISBN: | 9780764358227 |
| Publication date: | 28th October 2019 |
| Author: | David Doyle |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Military History an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 112 pages |
| Series: | Legends of Warfare: Aviation |
| Genres: |
Air forces and warfare Second World War Photojournalism and documentary photography Military history |
This second of two volumes continues the P-38 story by focusing on the later, mass-produced models of this historic fighter-P-38J through P-38M. Each type is examined through carefully researched archival photos, as well as photographs of currently preserved examples. Known to the enemy during World War II as the "Fork-tailed devil," the pilots of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning were charged with the responsibility of escorting American bombers deep over heavily defended Europe during the early years of the air campaign against Nazi Germany.
P-38 Lightning Vol. 2 features in the following genres: Air forces and warfare, Second World War, Photojournalism and documentary photography, Military history
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P-38 Lightning Vol. 2 was written by David Doyle and published by Schiffer Military History an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
P-38 Lightning Vol. 2 has 112 pages
Yes it is part of Legends of Warfare: Aviation series
£17.09, reduced from £18.99. In Stock.