P-38 Lightning by noted aviation author Jeffrey L. Ethell, with detailed illustrations by Rikyu Watanabe.
This is the hardcover first printing published in November 1983 by Crown Publishers. It retains its original illustrated silver dust jacket.
Book details:
• Title: P-38 Lightning
• Author: Jeffrey L. Ethell
• Illustrator: Rikyu Watanabe
• Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc.
• Designer and producer: Wing & Anchor Press
• Copyright: Zokeisha Publications, Ltd.
• Publication year: 1983
• Edition: First printing, November 1983
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Length: 52 pages
• ISBN: 0-517-55247-7
• Printed and bound in Japan
This oversized aviation volume examines the famous Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the distinctive twin-engine American fighter used during World War II. It combines Jeffrey Ethell’s historical and technical text with Rikyu Watanabe’s highly detailed aircraft illustrations.
Features include:
• Large-format aircraft artwork
• Color and black-and-white illustrations
• Detailed exterior and structural views
• Fold-out illustrations
• Historical and technical information
• World War II operational coverage
Condition is very good overall. The original dust jacket has light surface rubbing, minor scratches, gentle wrinkling, and modest edge and corner wear. A small crease is visible at the upper-right corner. The hardcover and interior appear clean and well preserved, with secure binding and bright, readable pages.
An attractive first-printing reference for collectors of World War II aviation, Lockheed aircraft, military history, P-38 memorabilia, or technical aircraft artwork.
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