P-38J Lightning Squadron

The P-38 Lightning’s comparatively long range proved invaluable in the Pacific Theatre and for escort duties in deep penetration raids over occupied Europe, enjoying considerable success as a ground attack strike fighter.

The twin-engine fighter enjoyed its most extensive deployment and successes in the Pacific theatre. Though it could not outmaneuver the A6M Zero at sub-200mph speeds, its speed and rate of climb lent it the capability of making several high-speed passes in combat, and Japanese aircraft armour was more susceptible than German aircraft to the tight groupings of the P-38s guns.

It was P-38s that engaged in the fighter-intercept mission that claimed the life of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, architect of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In this engagement, 16 P-38G lightnings met two G4M “Betty” transports and six escorting Zeros. Both transports were lost as well as two Zeros, for the loss of one P-38.

Contents:

6 x Warlord Resin P-38 Lightning aircraft

6 x Advantage Flying Bases

1 x Punchboard with Game Tokens

1 x Aircraft Card (P-38J Lightning)

1 x Doctrine Card (Sustained Dive)

7 x Aircraft Trait Cards (3 x Heavy Hitter, 3 x Great Dive, 1 x Agile)

1 x Waterslide Aircraft Markings Sheet

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.