The P-38 'Lighting' was designed by the legendary engineer Clarence 'Kelly' Johnson. The fighter took it's first flight on January 27th,1939,and joined the fight in 1942. It's one of the most powerful fighters of the Allied during WWII. It was the nightmare of the enemy pilots. Many of the Ace pilots earned his glory with the 'Lighting', including the best of the best, the one who made 40 kills, Major Richard Bong. The Japanese Naval Marshal General, Isoroku Yamamoto, was also killed by the P-38 'Lighting'.

The P-38L was the first fighter loaded with rockets during WWII. It can be armed with 5 rockets each wing.

Item No80284Item NameP-38L-5-L0 LightningBar Code6939319202840Scale1:72Item TypeStatic kitModel DimensionLength: 160mm Wingspan:220 mmTotal Plastic Parts50+Total Spruesthree sprues, upper fuselage and lower fuselageChromeplate Partsn/aResin Partsn/aMetal Partsn/aPhoto Etched Partsn/aFilm Accessoryn/aReleased Date2012-11More FeaturesThe kit consists of over 50 parts, includes 4 clear parts