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In time, the Lockheed P-38 Lightning (which received the name ... and disposable fuel tanks gave it greater range than most Allied fighters, and its long range and speed at high altitude ...

Lockheed's P-38 introduced the concept of the interceptor a fighter aircraft of great speed and high rate of climb. As WWII progressed the lighting was developed in to a wide range of roles ...