num_pages: 80
description: 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'.
language: English
title: American Eagles: P-38 Lightning Units of the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces
titlecomplete: American Eagles: P-38 Lightning Units of the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces (USAAF Colours, #2)
ratings_count: 1
series: USAAF Colours
publisher: Classic Publications