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P-38 Lightning in Detail & Scale - Part 1

SKU: 23425
$20.99

P-38 Lightning in Detail & Scale, Part 1 delivers an expanded, fully revised guide to Lockheed’s iconic early twin-boom fighter, covering models from the XP-38 prototype through the P-38H and F-4/F-5 photo-recon variants. Packed with over 200 high-resolution photos—including rare restoration shots of "Glacier Girl"—and detailed kit reviews, it is an essential resource for military history buffs and scale modelers alike.

Uncover the legacy of World War II’s most distinctive fighter aircraft.

P-38 Lightning in Detail & Scale, Part 1 is an expanded and fully revised edition covering the early variants of Lockheed’s legendary twin-boom fighter, from the original XP-38 prototype through the P-38H, as well as the F-4, F-4A, and F-5A photo-reconnaissance models.

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive History: Explores the operational and combat performance of the P-38 in the Mediterranean, Aleutians, and Pacific—where top aces Richard Bong and Thomas McGuire scored all their victories.

  • Exclusive Technical Details: Features over 100 restored high-resolution photographs and captions, including rare, exclusive restoration photos of the famous P-38F "Glacier Girl."

  • Detailed Variant Breakdown: Clear descriptions and line drawings highlighting key features and subtle differences across early models.

  • Objective Modeler’s Section: Impartial, expert reviews of early P-38 scale model kits, detailing strengths, weaknesses, and tips for improving accuracy.

Inside the Book: Over 200 high-resolution photos (including 122 in the detail chapter alone) and dozens of detailed line drawings.