P-38 Lightning Victories Over Japanese Aircraft

P-38 Lightnings shot down more than 1800 Japanese aircraft during the war, more than any other USAAF aircraft type. Their first victories were scored on this date in 1942. Two P-38s of the 343rd Fighter Group were near the end of a long patrol when they intercepted and shot down two Japanese "Mavis" flying boats.

 

http://www.scribd.com/doc/27758155/WWII-1945-P-38-Pilot-Training-Manual

 

Downing Yamamoto among these.

 

Clarified my post: most credits by a USAAF aircraft type. Don't want to offend my Navy and Marine Corps buddies!

 

A flight of Corsairs was already on its way to raid your house, mate!

 

A flight of Corsairs was already on its way to raid your house, mate!

Darn! I would have gone across the street to watch!