Description 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.
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..
Large, clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader on the airfield and in the sky with this historic aircraft.
Detailed text and captions illustrate not only the design and construction of the later-war Lightnings, but also their combat use in WWII.
In the Pacific, the Lightning\'s long range was put to good use flying over vast expanses of ocean.
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.
Each type is examined through carefully researched archival photos, as well as photographs of currently preserved examples.
Description 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
