Great Planes: Lockheed P-38 Lightning (2002) DVD

Great Planes looks into the stories behind the most influential, innovative and intriguing machines that ever took flight.

The P-38, better known as the Lockheed Lightning, was one of the premier fighter planes of the Second World War. Serving in a variety of roles - including bomber escort, ground-attacker, reconnaissance plane, and dogfighter - the P-38 was used extensively in both Allied fronts.