Overall, the P-38 downed more than 1,800 Japanese aircraft — with more than 100 of her pilots attaining ace status — thus ...
The P-38 Lightning originally evolved as a high-altitude interceptor. In the course of development, it became the versatile ...
Kunkle served as a fighter pilot during WWII and flew P-38 and P-57 aircraft. Kunkle received the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging 20 German aircraft and downing two of them. (U.S. Air ...