| Tail Number / N-Number | N2897S |
| Manufacturer | LOCKHEED |
| Model | P-38L-5 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 44-26761 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 2 (12,500 - 19,999 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Average Cruising Speed | 288 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | WORLDS GREATEST AIRCRAFT COLLECTION INC |
| Street | 1400 BROADWAY BLVD SE |
| City | POLK CITY |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 33868-9109 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Polk County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-07-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1982-03-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50571310 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2F2C8 |