P-38J Lightning
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- U.S. heavy fighter
- Propeller-driven aircraft, twin engine
- Handcrafted, hand-painted mahogany construction
- Scale: 1/48th
- Operators: U.S. Navy, U.S. Army Air Force, British Royal Air Force, other Allied Air Forces
- Time in operation: 1941-1949
- World War II era
- Manufacturers: Lockheed
- Length: 9.25 inches
- Wingspan: 12.5 inches
The Lockheed P-38J was the only American fighter in continuous production throughout America's involvement in the war, with P-38J and P-38L-LO being the primary production variants. While there were some teething problems for the aircraft, the P-38 proved to be a very reliable fighter, notable for its speed. The P-38 was the aircraft of choice for America's two top aces of World War II, Richard Bong and Thomas McGuire. After the war, P-38s were phased out of American military service and sold to the militaries of smaller nations, and some were demilitarized and sold to civilian interests, including a number of air racers who prized the P-38's speed.
This aircraft is modeled here as a P-38J, with a finish styled after American combat aircraft. Meticulous painting gives this high-quality model a finish that will be valued by any collector or enthusiast.
Material
Wood
Weight
3 lbs.
Finish
Painted
Year
1939
Brand
Toys and Models
Length (in.)
9.25
Branch
Army
Aircraft
Prop
Wingspan (in.)
12.5
Era
WWII
# of Pieces
1
Scale
17533
