P-38 Lightning in World War II Color

by Jeffrey L. Ethell

Book Overview

A collection of contemporary photos that shows the colorful nose art and markings of P-38 Lightnings in World War II, the 1940s Thompson Trophy races, and postwar aerial survey companies. 110+ color... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879388684
• ISBN13: 9780879388683
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

P-38 lightning in World War II Color (Enthusiast Color Serie

This is an excellent picture book and a very nice introduction to research on the P-38. It features photos taken in color from production shots to training photos, to pictures taken at wartime bases of operation. Also presented are snapshots of pilots and ground crew members, showing a reality that is sometimes lost to black and white photography. Text is informative but not intrusive. I think this is a fine book, and well worth many re-visits. There is also a good B-17 Bomber book in this series, which shows that plane's evolution and increasing armament.