P-38 Lightning Vol. 1

Lockheed’s XP-38 to P-38H in World War II

David Doyle (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

112 Seiten

2019
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7643-5659-9 (ISBN)

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This first of two volumes presents the P-38 story by focusing on the early models of this historic fighter—XP-38 through P-38H. Each type is examined through carefully researched archival photos, as well as photographs of currently preserved examples. Known to the enemy during World War II as the "Fork-tailed devil," the Lockheed P-38 Lightning was piloted by those who were charged with the responsibility of escorting American bombers deep over heavily defended Europe during the early years of the air campaign against Nazi Germany. Detailed text and captions illustrate not only the design and construction of the early-war Lightnings, but also their combat use in WWII. Large, clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader on the airfield and in the sky with this historic aircraft. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

Author of more than 100 books, David Doyle's aviation books are noted for their thorough coverage of historic aircraft and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery.

Erscheinungsdatum	26.03.2019
Reihe/Serie	Legends of Warfare: Aviation
Zusatzinfo	152 color and b/w photos
Verlagsort	Atglen
Sprache	englisch
Maße	229 x 229 mm
Gewicht	816 g
Themenwelt	Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Militärfahrzeuge / -flugzeuge / -schiffe
	Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► 1918 bis 1945
	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Militärgeschichte
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
ISBN-10	0-7643-5659-3 / 0764356593
ISBN-13	978-0-7643-5659-9 / 9780764356599
Zustand	Neuware