blood red skies p 38 lightning squadronThe P 38 Lightnings comparatively long range proved invaluable in the Pacific Theatre and for escort duties in deep penetration raids over occupied Europe, enjoying considerable success as a ground attack strike fighter. The twin engined fighter enjoyed its most extensive deployment and successes in the Pacific theatre. Though it could not outmanoeuvre the A6M Zero at sub 200mph speeds, its speed and rate of climb lent it the capability of making