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P-38 Lightning

Modern aviation enthusiasts likely know all about the F-35 Lightning II, but perhaps not much about the Lightning I. Well, here it is. The P-38 was a piston-engine fighter used during the 1940s global conflict. But its duties went well beyond just a fighter.

The P-38 lightning also held roles such as: photo reconnaissance, interception, level bombing, ground attack, night fighting, radar and visual path finding and as a long-range escort. Countries from all over the world operated the P-38, but the most notable were the USA, Italy, France, Portugal, U.K., China and Australia.