P-38 Lightning at War [Hardcover]

Joe Christy (Author), Jeff Ethell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2001

This classic title traces the history of the Lightning from the earliest Lockheed "Model 22" through the severe compressibility problems of the prototype YP-38, to the P-38L-5, the fighter-bomber-reconnaissance aircraft of the USAAF in Italy and the Pacific. Graphically illustrated with over 200 action photographs and many eyewitness accounts, this book tells the story of a unique and innovative aircraft, revered for its adaptability and ability to limp home on one engine where other aircraft would have been destroyed.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing; 2nd edition (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711007721
• ISBN-13: 978-0711007727
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,675,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars info packed book, December 28, 2002

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this is another book to add to a collection of P-38 books. it covers the PTO, MTO, ETO, as well as alaska. goes into much greater detail of the P-38s performance than most general reference books. lists the speeds and rates of climb higher than those listed by general reference books also. it is an interesting read as well as many photos that I have never seen before. I mean large and clear photos.