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The Story of the P-38 Lightning: America’s Twin-Boomed WWII Powerhouse

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an aircraft that opted to pen its name in capital letters in the annals of war flight. Modeled as a high-altitude fighter, this aircraft not only displayed phenomenal ...
The National Interest

P-38 Lightning: The Best Fighter of World War II?

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 ...
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Richard Bong’s P-38 fighter plane, ‘Marge,’ discovered in Papua New Guinea

The Bong Veterans Historical Center and Pacific Wrecks have announced that the Richard Bong’s P-38 fighter plane, “Marge,” has been discovered in Papua New Guinea. The discovery was the result of a ...
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A P-38 Lightning Tries to Save his Wingman - Cinematic Mini-Movie - WWII Historic IL2 Sturmovik

A pair of P-38 Lightning fighters take of Messerschmitt Bf-109 fighters in an intense dogfight. The flight leader does everything he can to protect his wingman. This was made using the World War II ...