Academy Plastic Model Kit
P-38F Lightning “Glacier Girl” (1/48) 12208
The Academy 1/48 P-38F Lightning “Glacier Girl” kit recreates one of the most famous aircraft recoveries in history. This model captures the unique twin-boom structure of the P-38F and the striking appearance of “Glacier Girl”, a Lockheed Lightning that was lost on the Greenland icecap in 1942 and recovered decades later. With its crisp moulding and detailed parts, this kit is ideal for WWII aviation enthusiasts.
- Scale: 1/48
- Highly detailed twin-boom fuselage and cockpit
- Choice of undercarriage positions
- Includes authentic decals for “Glacier Girl”
- Detailed armament and propeller assemblies
- Ideal for WWII aircraft collections
History
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was one of the most versatile and recognisable American fighters of World War II. Its twin-boom design and central nacelle housed powerful armament, giving it excellent firepower and range. The P-38F variant entered service in the early 1940s, performing roles from bomber escort to ground attack across multiple theatres. “Glacier Girl”, serial number 41-7630, was part of Operation Bolero, the U.S. effort to ferry aircraft across the Atlantic to Europe in 1942. Forced to land on the Greenland icecap due to poor weather, the aircraft was entombed in ice for fifty years before being recovered and painstakingly restored to flying condition in the 1990s. Today, “Glacier Girl” symbolises both the resilience of WWII aviation and the dedication of aircraft preservationists.
