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No. 8160. Bell 23 XP-39E Airacobra US Army Air Forces
Aeroplane Photo Supply (APS) Photo No. 3984, 3693

Bell 23 XP-39E Airacobra

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09/30/2008. The XP-39E was fitted with an experimental laminar-flow wing, only three were built, s/n 41-19501, 41-19502, 42-71464, the first flight took place in February 1942.

Created September 30, 2008