| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 42-108777 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell P-59 Airacomet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell P-59 Airacomet |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell YP-59A Airacomet |
| C/n (msn): | 27-10 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | ChinoMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KCNO IATA: CNO Local: CNO Other: - |
| Collection: | Planes of Fame Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | December 1980 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 325472 |
| Photo Comment |
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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. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 January 2021, and has since been viewed 400 times. |