P38 Lightning Vol.1

Lockheed's XP38 to P38H in World War II

By: David Doyle

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Hardcover | 28 May 2019

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112 Pages

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22.8 x 22.8 x 1.8

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This first of two volumes presents the P-38 story by focusing on the early models of this historic fighter - XP-38 through P-38H. 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 "Forked-tailed devil," the Lockheed P-38 Lightning was piloted by those who 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.

Detailed text and captions illustrate not only the design and construction of the early-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. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

Book Features:

Photographic history of the design, development, and combat use of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning during WWII.
Volume 1 examines the experimental XP-38 through the P-38H types.
Profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs, including previously unpublished images.

152 colour and b/w photographs

About the Author

Author of more than 100 books, David Doyle's aviation books are noted for their thorough coverage of historic aircraft and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery.

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