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Puzzle #68 was Lockheed P-38 Lightning.
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single-seat, twin-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Developed for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) by the Lockheed Corporation, the P-38 incorporated a distinctive twin boom design with a central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament.
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What the record says
Puzzle 68 ran on 17 Sep 2026 and the answer was Lockheed P-38 Lightning, played with 6 guesses against 5 columns. On the record: Manufacturer - Lockheed; Origin - United States; Role - fighter. The numbers: First flight - 1930; Number built - 10,037.
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How it scored
- Manufacturer
- Lockheed
- Origin
- United States
- First flight
- 1930
- Role
- fighter
- Number built
- 10,037