P-39 Aircobra Mainly for Joe!!

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P-39 Aircobra Mainly for Joe!!

Post by DuncaninFrance » Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:54 am

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Re: P-39 Aircobra Mainly for Joe!!

Post by joseyclosey » Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:47 pm

Is'nt that an amazing story Duncan. :D

I took these snaps some time ago at Duxford. I love the car type door and tricycle undercarriage.

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Re: P-39 Aircobra Mainly for Joe!!

Post by DuncaninFrance » Sat Apr 14, 2012 1:01 pm

Thought you would like it Joe. It's a bit like Names and Addresses in Swiss rifles!!
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Post by Niner Delta » Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:38 pm

It is a great story, although it is an 8 year old story, plane found in 2004.

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