Modified in 1946 with an additional cockpit in the nose. Used as a drone controller. Ended its days as a gunnery target at Edwards AFB. Photo from: Larry De Haan / Smithsonian Institution

Acquired by Ed Maloney and the Planes of Fame Museum from the California Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo, this YP-59A had an observer's seat with a custom canopy forward of the cockpit. The jet would later be displayed inside with the observer canopy in place. In the early 90s, the aircraft was stripped of paint and broken down for restoration. Work is still undergoing for restoration to flight status of this oldest surviving Airacomet at the time of uploading.

Taken during the early stages of a lengthy overhaul targeted to achieve flying status for this early US jet fighter.

Pre-production Airacomet during the course of a lengthy reconstruction at Chino.

Pictured undergoing restoration to flying condition in one of the hangars at the Planes of Fame Museum.