When Lightning Struck: Saga of An American Warplane


30m 2001

Brief Synopsis

The story of the flying aces who flew and fought in the P-38 Lightning, the fastest warbird of World War II. The program interviews some of the World War II flying aces, ground crew members and current P-38 owners. Includes a report on the progress of the restoration of Glacier Girl, the P-38 excava

Film Details

Also Known As
When Lightning Struck: Saga of An American War Plane
Genre
Documentary
War
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Arkansas Educational Television Network

Technical Specs

Duration
30m

Synopsis

The story of the flying aces who flew and fought in the P-38 Lightning, the fastest warbird of World War II. The program interviews some of the World War II flying aces, ground crew members and current P-38 owners. Includes a report on the progress of the restoration of Glacier Girl, the P-38 excavated from beneath 268 feet of Greenland ice in the documentary, "The Lost Squadron."

Film Details

Also Known As
When Lightning Struck: Saga of An American War Plane
Genre
Documentary
War
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Arkansas Educational Television Network

Technical Specs

Duration
30m

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