Have you ever wondered how the P-38 Lightning became one of the iconic airplanes of World War II? This video dives into the fascinating history of the P-38, a groundbreaking design by the Lockheed Corporation that was ahead of its time. With its innovative twin Allison V12 engines and unique counter-rotating propellers, the P-38 was not only a remarkable feat of engineering but also a crucial asset in both the European and Pacific theaters. Curious about how many of these legendary aircraft are

P-38 Lightning in Service The versatile Lightning performed many different missions during World War II, including dive bombing, level bombing, bombing through clouds, strafing, photo reconnaissance and long range escort. It first went into large-scale service during the North African campaign in November 1942, where the German pilots named it Der Gabelschwanz Teufel ("The Forked-Tail Devil"). When the Lightning began combat operations from England in September 1943, it was the only fighter with