P-38J Lightning "Marge"

Item#: TAMC164

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U.S. heavy fighter
Propeller-driven aircraft, twin engine
Handcrafted, hand-painted mahogany construction
Scale: 1/32nd
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: 14.25 inches
Wingspan: 19.5 inches

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Description

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 model is a meticulously crafted replica of the P-38 at its best, making it something that any enthusiast will treasure for decades.

CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.