AIRCRAFT WALK-AROUND No 5530 P-38 LIGHTNING

In the late 1930s, Lockheed designed the P-38 Lightning in response to an US Army Air Corps requirement for a fighter interceptor. Meeting this specification resulted in the P-38 distinct twin-boom, twin-engine layout. The Lightning saw action in the Pacific, North Africa, and Europe throughout World War II. The aircraft was steadily improved during the conflict to incorporate more powerful engines and refined systems. The Lightning was easily adapted to meet other roles, including photo-reconnaissance, fighter-bomber, and reconnaissance, and P-38M night fighter variants. Extensive colour and black-and-white photographs, with 12 colour profiles, and two full-colour paintings.