In the second book in this illustrated series, Roger Freeman examines the distinctive, twin-boom P-38 Lightning's service in the European Theatre of Operations with the US Eighth and Ninth Air Forces, including photographic variants, bomber escort operations and 'Droop Snoot' high-speed bombing missions. The author also presents an overview of P-38 camouflage and markings and details the careers of a number of Lightning 'Aces.' For many years, Roger Freeman has been recognized internationally as a leading writer on the history and operations of US Eighth Air Force in the Second World War. This is his first book for Classic Publications.

Soft cover, 8.5" x 11", 80 pages, 130 b+w photos and 30 pages of color artwork and illustrations.