Wings
7.2Returning SeriesDocumentary

Wings

Aviation history series which aired on the Discovery Channel family of networks. Originally called Great Planes.

21. Lockheed P-38 Lightning

0.0Aug 24, 1988 · 45 min

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single-seated, twin piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Developed for the United States Army Air Corps by the Lockheed Corporation, the P-38 incorporated a distinctive twin-boom design with a central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament. Along with its use as a general fighter, the P-38 was used in various aerial combat roles, including as a highly effective fighter-bomber, a night fighter, and a long-range escort fighter when equipped with drop tanks.