Thesaurus Term/Concept: P38 LIGHTNING

Identifier 125517
Class AIRCRAFT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Twin-engined, single-seat fighter-bomber. Flown by USAAF fighter groups from 1942, excelled as a ground-support fighter. Could carry two 1600 lb bombs or rocket projectiles.

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Context Record
Monument Type MLI88975 Lockheed P38 Lighting Aircraft Crash Site, Kelstern (Monument)