As for the original Lightning, out of the 10,037 total airframes produced, 26 of them survive today, and in turn 10 of those are airworthy. Among these airworthy Lightnings are Skidoo, a P-38J ...

Initially equipped with the Lockheed P-38J Lightning, the squadron began transitioning to the North American P-51D Mustang in August 1944. On Sept. 23, McCubbin was promoted to first lieutenant.