P-38 Lightning - "Battle Axe" Size & Medium:20" x 24" Archival Matte Paper Steadily upgraded through the years

Steadily upgraded through the years

there was a need to protect the aircraft from enemy fighters

USS Cod was making way on the surface of the East China Sea

500 lbf which is the equivalent of 58

Nonetheless

P-38 Lightning - "Battle Axe" Size & Medium:20" x 24" Archival Matte Paper Steadily upgraded through the yearsThe P 38 was one of the most advanced fighter designs during World War Two. The design was used extensively in the Pacific Theater of Operations by the United States. It offered excellent performance in speed and rate of climb but it was especially desirable for it's long range capabilities flying over the vast Pacific Ocean. "Battle Axe" was the aircraft flown by Lt. Thomas Martin and was part of the elite 475th Fighter Group, 431st Fighter Squadron