Lockheed P-38J Lightning "Virginia Marie", New Guinea, 1944

Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 8.66 x 1.38 in.

Model History and Information: Lockheed's twin-engine P-38 Lightning served the U.S. Army Air Forces in long-range fighter, escort and reconnaissance roles during the Second World War. The P-38J introduced improved engine cooling and cockpit heating. One J variant, serial 43-28538, carried the name Virginia Marie and the number 194 while assigned to the 433rd Fighter Squadron of the 475th Fighter Group in New Guinea. An aviation-history publication places the aircraft at Biak in October 1944; another aircraft history records earlier operations from Hollandia. The type's range made it useful for escort missions over the Pacific.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:72 scale painted diecast Lockheed P-38J Lightning.
• Rotatable propellers.
• Progressive paint scheme of "Virginia Marie".
• Ready to display with the included stand, no assembly required.
• Produced under license from Lockheed Martin for the P-38 Lightning trademarks.

Packaging: Includes one diecast model, cradle, display base, and limited-edition certificate.