P-38 Lightning at War
P-38 Lightning at War by Joe Christy is a detailed exploration of the P-38 Lightning aircraft, published by I. Allan in 1978. This 2nd edition features 144 pages in English and provides a comprehensive history of the Lightning, from its early development as the Lockheed “Model 22” to its operational use as a fighter-bomber-reconnaissance aircraft in World War II. The book includes over 200 action photographs and eyewitness accounts that illustrate the aircraft’s significance and performance in various theaters of war.
Readers will find a thorough account of the P-38’s evolution, including its challenges, such as the severe compressibility issues faced by the prototype YP-38. The narrative highlights the aircraft’s adaptability and resilience, particularly its ability to return safely with one engine operational when others could not. Covering topics related to military history, technology, and aviation, this book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in World War II and military vehicles.
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This classic title traces the history of the Lightning from the earliest Lockheed “Model 22” through the severe compressibility problems of the prototype YP-38, to the P-38L-5, the fighter-bomber-reconnaissance aircraft of the USAAF in Italy and the Pacific. Graphically illustrated with over 200 action photographs and many eyewitness accounts, this book tells the story of a unique and innovative aircraft, revered for its adaptability and ability to limp home on one engine where other aircraft would have been destroyed.
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