RS Models 92254 1/72 F-4 / F-4A Lightning RAAF

"American Reconnaissance"

The F-4 was a purpose built photographic reconnaissance version of the P-38 Lightning, built on the production line at the same time as the P-38E and F. The P-38E featured a revised nose wheel, which provided more space for gun ammunition.

Ninety nine F-4-1s were built, based on the P-38E. They carried two K-17 fixed vertical cameras in place of the guns. Unlike the standard P-38E, the F-4-1 could carry external fuel tanks. The F-4-1 was the first version of the Lightning to see active service, with the 8th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron in Australia, beginning in April 1942.

Decals for 5 markings

• F-4A-1-LO, 3rd Photo Group, Laghouat, Algeria, April 1943

• F-4-LO, of No 1 PRU, RAAF, Coomalie Creek, Australia, 1943

• F-4-LO, of 8PRS, Port Moresby, 1943. Later No.75 Aq. RAAF

• F-4C, of the 8PRG at Barrackpur, India, 1943

• F-4-1-LO, armament replaced by K17 cameres, North Africa, January 1943