Registration / Serial:N988J
Military Code:42-103988
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-38/F-5 Lightning
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):2822
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Jandina III
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
Photo Date:26 July 2025
Photo by:Gert Jan MentinkContact
Photo ID:831891Submit Correction
View count: 50
This is the AV2025 WW II Grand Champion: P-38J 'Jandina III' 42-103988 (N988J). Thanks to Ezell Aviation of Breckenridge (TX) this freshly restored Lockheed Lightning graces the skies since 25 June 2025. On that day Lockheed P-38J 42-103988 (c/n 2822) made its first post restoration flight flown by Kevin Eldridge, from their facilities. The Lightning, named 'Jandina III', is owned by the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum. It was ferried to Oshkosh by Eldridge, but not flown in display. 
Registration / Serial:N988J
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):2822
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:26 July 2025
Photo by:Gert Jan MentinkContact
Registration / Serial:N988J
Military Code:42-103988
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-38/F-5 Lightning
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):2822
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Jandina III
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
Photo Date:26 July 2025
Photo by:Gert Jan MentinkContact
Photo ID:831891Submit Correction
View count: 50
This is the AV2025 WW II Grand Champion: P-38J 'Jandina III' 42-103988 (N988J). Thanks to Ezell Aviation of Breckenridge (TX) this freshly restored Lockheed Lightning graces the skies since 25 June 2025. On that day Lockheed P-38J 42-103988 (c/n 2822) made its first post restoration flight flown by Kevin Eldridge, from their facilities. The Lightning, named 'Jandina III', is owned by the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum. It was ferried to Oshkosh by Eldridge, but not flown in display. 
Registration / Serial:N988J
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-38J Lightning
C/n (msn):2822
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:26 July 2025
Photo by:Gert Jan MentinkContact