The National Interest

Hitler Hated This: Why Nazi Germany Feared the P-38 Lightning

In 1937, the U.S. Army Air Corp called for proposals for an interceptor capable of flying 360 miles-per-hour and climbing rapidly to high altitudes. Kelly Johnson, designer at Lockheed—then a small ...
The National Interest

Undervalued: The World War II P-38 Lightning Deserves More Hype

Here’s What You Need To Remember: Despite its flaws, the P-38 was a rare early example of a successful “heavy” fighter boasting speed, range and firepower—similar to modern multi-role fighters like ...
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Australia's P-38 Lightning Restorations: Inside a World-Class Workshop

It has been a while since we covered the restorations of these two significant airframes ( originall there were three aircraft being restored), but thanks to our good friend John Parker from ...
The Gazette

WWII pilot, 101, gets one last flight in his 'godsend' P-38

Frank Royal's Air Force took off at 1:38 p.m. A vintage aircraft clawed through the air followed by two chase planes, one carrying the 101-year-old pilot. The last plane in the formation brought a ...
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WWII pilot, 101, gets a chance to say goodbye to his 'godsend' P-38

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Frank Royal's Air Force took off at 1:38 p.m. A vintage aircraft clawed through the air followed by two chase planes, one carrying the 101-year-old pilot. The last plane in ...