| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 42-18814 |
| Military Code: | 30 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 400 Airacobra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell P-39/400 Airacobra |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell P-39N Airacobra |
| C/n (msn): | 84-7624 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Girlie |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 26 January 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 697941 |
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The P-39 was an unusual design when it appeared in 1937. Among its many unorthodox design features are the mounting of the engine behind the pilot, the use of automobile type doors on the sides of the cockpit, and tricycle landing gear. Although performance was good at low altitudes, it was poor higher up but a large nose-mounted cannon made it effective for ground attack. Pima's example is in the marks of 110th TRS, New Guinea, 1944 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 June 2024, and has since been viewed 205 times. |