close
close

P-38 Lightning: It could be the best fighter plane of World War II


P-38 Lightning: It could be the best fighter plane of World War II

Summary and key points: The Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the first aircraft produced by Skunk Works under Clarence “Kelly” Johnson, played a crucial role in World War II. Some experts consider it the best fighter aircraft of World War II. – Introduced in 1941, this twin-boom fighter was known for its speed, firepower and versatility. – […]