Aircraft Photo of AH574 | Bell P-39 Airacobra Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #642857
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:AH574
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 400 Airacobra
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell P-39/400 Airacobra
Aircraft Version:Bell P-39 Airacobra Mk1
C/n (msn):[ AH574 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location
City / Airport:FarnboroughMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGLF   IATA: FAB   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:11 September 1949
Photo by:Les Vowles
Photo ID: 642857
Photo Comment

This was the aircraft flown by the famous test pilot, Eric 'Winkle' Brown. It was the first tricycle undercarriage aircraft to land on an aircraft carrier. Seen in an advanced state of decay at Farnborough

This photo is copyright © Les Vowles, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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