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P-38 Lightning Tour of Duty

An expansion to Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe that allows players to fly in, and against, the unique P-38 Lightning. Players assume the role of a P-38 pilot, engaging in a series of historically-inspired…

1 January 1991

P-38 Lightning Tour of Duty is a simulator developed by Lucasfilm Games, released 1 January 1991 on DOS.

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What P-38 Lightning Tour of Duty is

P-38 Lightning Tour of Duty is a simulator game developed by Lucasfilm Games and released in 1991. It was published by LucasArts. It is available on DOS only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

An expansion to Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe that allows players to fly in, and against, the unique P-38 Lightning. Players assume the role of a P-38 pilot, engaging in a series of historically-inspired missions that showcase the aircraft's diverse capabilities. These likely range from high-altitude interceptions and long-range escort missions to ground attack sorties, reflecting the P-38's real-world adaptability. The game probably features multiple campaign settings, potentially including the Mediterranean, Pacific, and European theaters, where the P-38 saw extensive action. With its emphasis on historical accuracy, P-38 Lightning Tour of Duty offers aviation enthusiasts and World War…
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, historical and warfare. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

P-38 Lightning Tour of Duty launched on 1 January 1991, within three weeks of Sengoku and A-Train.

Released around the same time: Sengoku, A-Train.

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When did P-38 Lightning Tour of Duty come out?
P-38 Lightning Tour of Duty was released on 1 January 1991 for DOS.

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