Angel in Overalls

This film was developed to show US Lockheed P-38 production line workers the Lightning in a wide variety of roles. The dramatic framing for the piece involves a straggling B-24 that is saved from certain destruction by the arrival of "Angels in Overalls" -- P-38s. You'll see all aspects of Lightnings in action. There's a cameo by Air Corps P-38 ace of aces Dick Bong too.

Country:

US

Genre:

Documentary

Released:

1945-12-09

Languages:

N/A

Companies:

U.S. Army Pictorial Services