On this day in 1939, First Lieutenant Kelsey made the first flight of the XP-38, with its distinctive twin boom shape, which would earn it its the combat nickname of Gabelschwanzteufel, the twin fork devil. For the Allies, it would be called 'Lightning'. The brand of Kelly Johnson, the legendary designer from Lockheed, can already be recognized in this innovative design.

#aviationhistory , #onthisdayinaviation , #onthisdayinaviationhistory , #otd , 2018 , California , Californie , Chino , Lightning , Lockheed , Los Angeles , P-38 , P-38J , P-38L , Planes of Fame , USA

Exposure Time	1/400 s
ApertureFNumber	f/13.0
ISO	100
Model	Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens	EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Focal Length	234 mm
Date Time of Original	2018:05:06 10:52:17

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Duminică 6 Mai 2018

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Joi 24 Ianuarie 2019

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#aviationhistory, #onthisdayinaviation, #onthisdayinaviationhistory, #otd, 2018, California, Californie, Chino, Lightning, Lockheed, Los Angeles, P-38, P-38J, P-38L, Planes of Fame, USA

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