MMP continues its “Single” series of books with no. 18, the Lockheed P-38G-15-LO Lightning. As you can see by the title, this is a very specific version of this plane and this book only covers that variant. There is no coverage of the H or J version of the P-38, just the one listed. This is also one of the versions covered in the new Tamiya 1/48^th P-38.

Let’s look in the book- it is only contains 24 pages but they are packed with scale line drawings in 1/72^nd scale with plan views and cross sections for the main fuselage as well as the tail booms. This is followed by operations photos in several WWII theaters of operation. There are detail drawings of the cockpit bays, landing gear, boarding ladder and engines. Exploded views of most parts are included so the reader can see how things go together. There are plenty of details so that a scratch builder or detailer has plenty to work with for landing gear and cockpit.

Lastly, there are color profiles of two aircraft stationed in New Guinea with detail of their nose art and top profile

While this is a small book and very specific, it is packed with detail and great action shots and at a very reasonable price and that makes it highly recommended.

My thanks to MMP, Casemate Publishing and IPMS/USA for the change to review this great work.