| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N3378G |
| Alternate Serial: | 33-123 |
| Other Marks: | 23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 248 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 248/266/281 (P-26) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing P-26A |
| C/n (msn): | 1899 |
| Display Paint: | 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: | 3 December 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 577541 |
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World's only original airworthy Peashooter at Planes of Fame Air Museum. The P-26 was USAAC's first all-metal monoplane fighter aircraft. The Model 248 first flew on 20 Mar 1932 and was a blend of old and new. Compared to biplanes, the new fighter had higher takeoff and landing speeds, which did much to bring paved runways. This P-26A was flown by USAAC in the Panama Canal Zone. It was acquired in 1957 from Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca. It wears the colors of 95th PS "Kicking Mule", 17th PG at March Field. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 June 2023, and has since been viewed 344 times. |