Fortunately all defense procurement is run by incompetents, not just the UK
I can highly recommend Lions, Donkeys and Dinosaurs - Wikipedia
its depressing though
Long range fighter with restricted range?
"Upon its official introduction in 1940, the P-38 was capable of climbing to 3,300 feet in a single minute and reaching 400 mph, 100 mph faster than any other fighter in the world. It also doubled as an intimidating long-range threat, capable of carrying a larger payload than early B-17s and boasting a range of 1,150 miles. "
The P-38: When Lightning Strikes
A new American fighter, the P-38 Lightning, peeled down from the skies over Iceland on August14, 1942. True to its name, it was akin to a force of nature: fast, unforeseen, and immensely powerful.www.lockheedmartin.com
you're getting your Lightnings mixed up
p-38 - long range 'pursuit' fighter
EE Lightning - mach 2 interceptor that climbed like a rocket, but needed topping up practically by the end of the runway
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