In the P-38 Lockheed engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson and his team of designers created one of the most successful twin-engine fighters ever flown by any nation. From 1942 to 1945, U. S. Army Air ...

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an aircraft that decisively carved its name ... For instance, the introduction of the P-38J model in August 1943 heralded upgrades such as better cockpit heating, more ...

Airplane Heritage Flight with A-10 Thunderbolts and vintage P-38 Lightning aircraft performing ... For instance, the introduction of the P-38J model in August 1943 heralded upgrades such as ...

From 1942 to 1945, the thunder of P-38 Lightnings was heard around the world. U. S. Army pilots flew the P-38 over Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Pacific; from the frozen Aleutian Islands to the ...

Lockheed P-38 Lightning aeroplane, in flight - Photograph taken by Leo White. Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs. Ref: WA-00458-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/29948086 ...

We have only 15 seconds of a lovely Lightning, owned by the Fagen Fighters ... not have wanted to spend 15 seconds this close to a P-38. (00:14) Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing ...

Lockheed's P-38 introduced the concept of the interceptor a fighter aircraft of great speed and high rate of climb. As WWII progressed the lighting was developed in to a wide range of roles ...

2nd Lt. Allan W. Knepper took off from Tunisia in his P-38 "Lightning" jet as "one of many fighter waves" set to attack enemy Axis forces in Sicily, Italy on July 10, 1943. During the attack ...

5-seater, saloon, coupé, enclosed limousine. Spot the difference underneath - it was confined to synchromesh (at long last!) and Bendix duo-servo brakes. Otherwise, it had the same engine and frame as ...