The P-38J was designed by Clarence "Kelly" Johnson in response to the Army specification for an aircraft that can reach 20,000 feet in 6 minutes. The P38 had its unique twin booms with forward-mounted engines. It was the only American fighter with twin booms during World War II. It was mostly used for bombing and reconnaissance missions and in theaters of war such as the Pacific Theater and the China-Burma-India Operations. The P-38 is said to be one of the best American fighter planes of World War II. This specific P38 is painted as "Pudgy," which was flown by Thomas McGuire and had 38 victories. This handcrafted model is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by skilled craftsmen with a wealth of detail and makes a great gift for any veteran, aviation enthusiast or history buff. 1/32 Scale Model 19.5 Inch Wingspan 14.25 Inch Length Material Mahogany Wood Excellent condition. See pictures for condition details. Please check out my other listings. Thanks