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Lockheed P-38 Lightning
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The Lightning was designed in 1937 and competed with the
Bell P-39
Airacobra for a USAAC contract that specified an Allison V-1710
engine. The Airacobra design emphasized light weight to get the
best performance; the Lockheed design team used the unorthodox
approach of a twin engine fighter.
Almost 10,000 Lightnings were produced and saw action in every major
combat theater.
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 | P-38: US Army pursuit aircraft |
| TP-38: two-seat trainer |
| F-4: Photo reconnaissance version |
| F-5: Photo reconnaissance version,
upgraded engine |
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Book:
P-38 Lightning in action
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Print:
"Pair of Aces"
Stan Stokes |
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