Italeri P-38J E.T.O.

The Italeri P-38J E.T.O. (part number HC-2834) is a 1:48 scale model kit celebrating the iconic Lockheed P-38 Lightning. This edition provides new decal sheets covering five versions and is produced under an Aeronautica Militare licensing agreement, offering appealing marking options for enthusiasts of European theatre subjects.

About The P-38 Lightning

Famed for its distinctive twin-boom layout and central cockpit, the P-38 was a groundbreaking heavy fighter of World War II. Powered by two liquid‑cooled Allison V-1710 V‑12 engines producing 1,425 hp each, it could exceed 660 km/h (410 mph). Its concentrated nose armament of four 12.7 mm Browning machine guns and a Hispano M2 cannon delivered formidable firepower. While less manoeuvrable than some single‑engine contemporaries, the type was robust, stable and renowned for long range—qualities that made it effective across vast Pacific distances and in escort roles over European skies. Its performance and silhouette earned it the nickname “the fork‑tailed devil.”

Features

• Scale 1:48
• New decal sheets for 5 versions
• An iconic model popular with modellers
• Produced under Aeronautica Militare licensing agreement