https://united-states-air-force.org Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:05:02 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 https://united-states-air-force.org/2025/06/new-franklin-mint-p-38-lightning-b11e280-united-states-air-force-148-scale/ https://united-states-air-force.org/2025/06/new-franklin-mint-p-38-lightning-b11e280-united-states-air-force-148-scale/#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:47:51 +0000 https://united-states-air-force.org/2025/06/new-franklin-mint-p-38-lightning-b11e280-united-states-air-force-148-scale/














This new, unopened model is a 1:48 scale die-cast model of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a World War II-era American fighter aircraft, produced by the Franklin Mint as part of their Armour Collection. The P-38 Lightning was a versatile aircraft used for various missions, including dive bombing, photo reconnaissance, and long-range escort. It was the only American front-line fighter in production from the beginning to the end of WWII. The P-38 was the first 400 mph fighter and had a 40,000-foot ceiling. It was known for its distinctive twin-boom design and powerful armament. The model is hand-decorated and fully assembled, with authentic details and precise scaling. The P-38 played a significant role in the Pacific theater due to its long range. It was nicknamed the “fork-tailed devil” by the Germans. Over 9,900 P-38s were built during the war. This model is part of my late father’s life-long collection. He was a brilliant historian who had an extensive appreciation for WWII memorabilia and also classic cars. See my other listings also!

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