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P-39 Airacobra – Bell Fighter in World War II  

AUTHOR – David Doyle

PUBLISHER – Schiffer

FORMAT – Hardback

PAGES – 144

PUBLISHED – 2023

ISBN – 978 0 7643 6703 8

1 in stock

Category: Product ID: 20271

Description

With a mid-engined configuration, sturdy tricycle landing gear, and nose-mounted 37 mm cannon, the Bell P-39 was a thoughtful and innovative design. However, the plane lacked the all-out performance of some other key fighters available to Allied fliers (e.g., Spitfire, Hellcat, Mustang), particularly at altitude. Largely rejected by British and American combat squadrons, the Airacobra was much better received in the Soviet Union, where the Red Air Force successfully deployed large quantities of the type against the Luftwaffe. This new entry in the Legends of Warfare series features detailed photographic coverage of all variants of the Airacobra, including prototypes, trainer versions, production models C through Q, and the P-400.

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