Celebrate the legendary P-38 Lightning “White Lightnin’,” race #13 flown by Marvin “Lefty” Gardner at the Reno Air Races. This aviation-inspired T-shirt honors a memorable twin-engine warbird and the golden era of Unlimited air racing. A great choice for air shows, aviation museums, race-day events, casual wear, or gifts for warbird enthusiasts.
BUYER’S HIGHLIGHT:
White Lightnin’s distinctive twin-boom silhouette, white-and-red racing livery, and famous #13 make this design instantly recognizable to vintage air-racing fans. It brings together WWII aviation heritage, Reno pylon-racing excitement, and Lefty Gardner’s legacy—a conversation starter among pilots, mechanics, and aviation-history enthusiasts.
BRIEF HISTORY:
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a twin-engine American fighter used in World War II. Marvin “Lefty” Gardner transformed a surviving P-38 into the white-and-red racer known as White Lightnin’, number 13. Gardner competed with the aircraft at the Reno National Championship Air Races, helping make it one of the best-known P-38s on the air-show circuit.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
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Gildan 5000 unisex T-shirt
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100% cotton for solid colors; medium weight (180 g/m²)
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Tubular knit construction without side seams
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Ribbed collar and shoulder twill tape for shape retention
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Tear-away label; OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
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Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
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Tumble dry on low heat
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Use non-chlorine bleach as needed
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Do not iron
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Do not dry clean
This is a custom design and is not a licensed product.
