One of the better known special missions of World War II was flown by a new bomber type making its combat debut.*

Let’s take a look at the mission and plane.

The P-38 Lightning would become a major part of the American war effort against the Japanese.  It was flown by more aces than any other Army Air Force type in the Pacific.  But it is perhaps best known for one mission that pushed the limits of what anyone had considered before.

Let’s take a look at an ambush that made history.