This well-illustrated book presents the complete technical and service history of this famous airplane. Characteristics Book cover finish Hardcover (square back binding) Condition Used good Number of pages 192 Published date 2006 Language English Collection / Series AVIATION CROWOOD SERIES Size 22.86 x 29.85 x 2.54 cm Author Jerry Scutts Editor The Crowood Press Ltd Description Unusual among Allied fighters of World War Two because of its twin tails, the P-38 Lightning was one of the mainstays of the USAAF's fighter inventory. Deployed in all theatres, Lightnings excelled in most, being one of the few American fighters armed with a cannon. Subject to lengthy development throughout the war, the P-38 exemplified the technical peak reached by aeronautical engineers in the 1940s. This well-illustrated book presents the complete technical and service history of this famous airplane. The Author: Jerry Scutts has spent many years in journalism and public relations, including a stint with the UK Civil Aviation Authority. As a full-time author since the 1980s, he has written nearly sixty books dealing with aviation in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. While focusing on subjects related to the United States, RAF, and Luftwaffe, Jerry has also written about his secondary interest, naval history. He lives in Blackheath, South London. Source: Publisher's summary printed on cover
