Easy Model 1/72 P-38 Lightning Assembled Model [36432]

The P-38 Lightning" was designed by the legendary designer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson. It first flew on January 27, 1939, and went into battle in 1942. It was one of the most powerful fighters of the Allied Forces during World War II and was a nightmare for enemy pilots. Many ace pilots used P-38 fighters to win their honor, including the elite of the elite, Major Richard Bong who shot down 40 enemy aircraft. Fifty-sixth General of the Japanese Imperial Navy Marshal Yamamoto also died under the gun of P-38 "Lightning". The P-38L was the first fighter to be equipped with rockets in World War II. It can carry five rockets under each wing.