Revell P38J Yippee

By Shane Trosclair

This is the Revell P38J Yippee and was built to represent the 5,000^th Lightning produced.

Revell P38J Yippee

It was originally painted Red and had Yippee stenciled on its bottom wing for publicity purposes.

Revell P38J Yippee

Then it was re-stenciled in military markings and served in the Pacific Theater.

Revell P38J Yippee

Photos by Jeff Junker

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