Discover the origins and the major variants that made the Lightning a legend.
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How the P-38 Lightning became a Pacific legend (and the mission that killed Admiral Yamamoto)
The P-38 Lightning struggled badly in Europe, but in the Pacific it became one of America’s most effective and versatile aircraft. This episode breaks down how compressibility nearly ruined the ...
Summary and Key Points: The Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the first aircraft produced by Skunk Works under Clarence “Kelly” Johnson, played a pivotal role in World War II. Some experts declare it the best ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. From 1942 to 1945, the thunder of ...
In the time between World War I and World War II, fighter planes underwent rapid changes. During the first World War, the Sopwith F.1 Camel was known as one of the best combat planes around. It had a ...
Key point: Despite its flaws, the P-38 was a rare early example of a successful “heavy” fighter boasting speed, range, and firepower—similar to modern multi-role fighters like the F-15 and Su-27. In ...
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