 Mushroom Model Magazine Special
Lockheed P-38J-L Lightning
No. 6109, Yellow series
Author: Robert Peczkowski
Illustrations by: Artur Juszczak
ISBN: 83-917178-2-8
Price: $17.98 (at Squadron) This latest book from Mushroom Model Publications (MMP) covers the later versions of the P-38 Lightning, the USAAF's premier fighter in the Pacific Theatre during WW2. All the single-seat and two-seat versions of the aircraft, including nightfighters, photo-reconnaissance and bombers, are described and drawn, with technical details and lists of serial numbers. There is also a listing of all the top P-38 aces. The book contains technical details, photos and line drawings of the P-38J, -L, and -M, plus the F-5 photo-recce versions based on these airframes, and the "droop-snoot" bomber version. The color photos taken in Europe are of the walk-around type. Just about every inch of the P-38's anatomy is covered, including cockpit interiors. There are 27 pages of color scheme drawings, these top and side views of each scheme. The side views are done twice, once with the cowlings out of the way (to show the nose art behind) and again with the cowlings in place. There are approximately 50 line drawings of general layouts of the various variants of P-38s. The wartime black and white photos include shots of the nose-art on P-38s of 10 aces. There are a total of 23 of these wartime shots. The color photos are taken of P-38s that have been restored and are either still flying or on diplay at various locations. The largest majority of these photos are of the walk-around variety, with scrap photos of every inch of the P-38's anatomy. These are really fantastic! There are no less than 151 of these color shots. These shots include: general views, fuselage, engine, tail booms, tails, wings, undercarriages, armament, cockpits and F-5G shots. Wow!! Conclusion This book is an invaluable reference source for aviation enthusiasts, modelers, and historians. Very highly recommended. Previous MMP books from this author; Bf-109E, Bf-109G, and Me-262A have all been best sellers, and indeed are now mostly sold out! This new P-38 book is sure to prove equally as popular. I want to thank Dr. Roger M. Wallsgrove, editor in chief, for this review sample. Future titles that will be coming soon include: Supermarine Spitfire Mk. V
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