The P-38 Lightning was the best American Fighter in the early part of 1943. With high speed and long range it could be very effective when used by pilots well familiar with its capabilities. But its complexity and maintenance needs made it difficult to deploy forward until infrastructure was well developed. After the jump, join…
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