The P-38 National Association wants to put YOU in the cockpit of the greatest combat airplane of World War II with remembrances of the P-38 Lightning as told by the people who were there. Compiled from the archives of the P-38 National Association membership publication, "Lightning Strikes," this book contains some of the most dramatic, heart-wrenching and humorous stories as told by the combat pilots, ground crews and other personnel who had hands-on experiences with the P-38 Lightning. Included in the book are numerous historical photos of the personnel and the plane along with tales of bravery and humor which took place before, during and after the war. The book also includes stories about the design, development and production of the P-38. Compiled and edited by noted aviation author, historian and "Lightning Strikes" editor Steve Blake and author and historian Dayle DeBry. Introduction by P-38 National Association President Bob Alvis.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Chicken Soup for the P-38 Soul!,
This review is from: P-38 LIGHTNING Unforgettable Missions of Skill and Luck (Paperback)
I had to give my review that title because that's what this book reminds me of. Loaded with short stories told by the P-38 veterans themselves about their funny, scary and poignant stories of the time they spent in or around their favorite WWII warbird. The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is very popular among classic aviation fans due to its unique design and flexibility in combat, and these stories really bring that to life. This isn't a debate about which WWII aircraft was "better" than the other. They all saved our tails, and they all deserve praise. And this book certainly does that in spades for the "fork-tailed devil" known as the P-38. Great read and well worth the price. Thanks guys!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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FITTING TRIBUTE TO THE FORK-TAILED DEVIL,
By MONTGOMERY (WASHINGTON, DC - U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: P-38 LIGHTNING Unforgettable Missions of Skill and Luck (Paperback)
Blake, a member of the P-38 Association, has compiled a first-rate book full of the experiences of those people who had flown or serviced the P-38 fighter in its various incarnations across a variety of venues during the Second World War. Places as distant as the Aleutians, the South Pacific, the China-Burma-India Theatre. As well as in Europe, North Africa and the Mediterranean, and here in the U.S. For many years, I've had a special affection for the P-38 Lightning. One of the most fascinating things I learned from reading this book was about the various peacetime roles carried out by Lightnings (e.g. cloud seeding and flying high altitude photography jobs all over the world for mapping purposes). Before reading this book, I had been under the impression that soon after the War, Lightnings, as government surplus, were promptly cast off and destroyed, sold for scrap, bought by private individuals at greatly reduced prices, or sold to foreign air forces. Indeed, very few Lightnings survive today. This book is highly recommended for any aviation enthusiast who wants to read some fantastic stories about one of the most phenomenal aircraft ever built.
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