Sharing 1940s WW-2 Airacobra photo found.

[dg39]

Sharing 1940's WW-2 Airacobra photo found.

Thought the airplane fans would really get a kick out of this. Was given about eight photos from a ww-2 veterans estate Monday and this is a seldom seen plane for some reason. Note the engine behind the cockpit. Its being worked on on the ground at Chunute field in Illinois. Early 1940's. Enjoy!
DG

 

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[DevilDocST]

Re: Sharing 1940's WW-2 Airacobra photo found.

This is great... I'm a huge airplane fan, thanks for posting it.

HH,

Steve,
MA_Hunter001

 

[anamedina]

Re: Sharing 1940's WW-2 Airacobra photo found.

The 6th AF flew these in defence of the Panama Canal, but a lot went to Russia on lend lease. They were great against tanks due to their cannon that shot thru the prop hub down a hollow prop shaft. A lot were lost in between Fairbanks and Nome due to weather and lack of training. Thanks for the pic!

 

[beavis]

Re: Sharing 1940's WW-2 Airacobra photo found.

Looks like it would be a sweet plane to fly!

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Re: Sharing 1940's WW-2 Airacobra photo found.

Nice post! Always interesting to see something new. HH, Mike