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Fighter Bases of WWII

By Martin W. Bowmar

This book examines the history of bases used by American fighter units that flew in support of the 8th Air Force's heavy bomber forces during WWII.

Lightnings of the U.S. 15th Army Air Force

Tomasz Szlagor

Filled with rare archival images and short essays, this volume examines the P‑38's service with the 15th Air Force during the last half of World War II, when it was flown primarily from airfields in southern Italy on missions over southern France to Romania, including the Ploesti Raid. You also get two sets of bonus decals in 1/32, 1/48, and 1/72 scale.

Flying American Combat Aircraft of WWII

Robin Higham, Abigail T. Siddall and Carol Williams

Firsthand accounts from pilots take you inside the cockpit of classic warbirds like the P‑38 Lightning (and many others) to find out what combat was truly like in the wartime skies of World War II.

Lockheed P‑38 Lightning

Aero Detail

This is a close-up, photographic tour of the two immaculately restored P‑38Ls on display at the USAF Museum and the EAA Aviation Center.

P-38 Lightning in Action

David Doyle

This heavily illustrated volume examines the development and combat history of the P‑38.

150 B&W and color pictures, color profiles, and detailed line drawings.

Lightnings of the U.S. 12th Army Air Force

Tomasz Szlagor

This volume examines the P‑38's service with the 12th Air Force during World War II, from its introduction into the African Theater during the invasion of North Africa (Operation Torch) to its tactical operations throughout the Mediterranean theater.