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The '''P-38 Lightning''' was an American long-range fighter-bomber in [[World War II]], which served notably in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres.  

The '''P-38 Lightning''' was an American long-range fighter-bomber in [[World War II]], which served notably in both the [[Atlantic]] and [[Pacific]] theatres.  

== Design ==

== Design ==

== Service ==

== Service ==

The British were the first to order the P-38, although they were only used for training purposes. The P-38F was the first to be used--it was used extensively in North Africa and the Southern Pacific. The P-38G and H also served notably as bomber escorts in Europe, although with the development of the P-51 Mustang and the P-47 Thunderbolt they were almost phased out. Throughout the Pacific theatre they were used, as their long range, bomb capacity, and speed made them superb choices for land-based aircraft.

The British were the first to order the P-38, although they were only used for training purposes. The P-38F was the first to be used--it was used extensively in North Africa and the Southern Pacific. The P-38G and H also served notably as bomber escorts in Europe, although with the development of the [[P-51 Mustang]] and the [[P-47 Thunderbolt]] they were almost phased out. Throughout the Pacific theatre they were used, as their long range, bomb capacity, and speed made them superb choices for land-based [[aircraft]].

[[Category: aircraft]]

[[Category: aircraft]]