Aircraft Photo of 44-22633 / 422633 | Bell P-59B Airacomet | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #69942
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:44-22633
Alternate Serial:422633
Aircraft Original Type:Bell P-59 Airacomet
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell P-59 Airacomet
Aircraft Version:Bell P-59B Airacomet
C/n (msn):27-41
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Edwards - AFBMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KEDW   IATA: EDW   Local: EDW   Other: -
 
Photo Date:December 1983
Photo by:Gary Vincent
Photo ID: 69942
Photo Comment

Based at Muroc Army Air Force Base (the base name was changed to Edwards in 1949) to develop jet aviation For the USAAF. Later converted to a drone named "Reluctant Robot". Retired in 1948, the historic jet has been displayed on Rosamond Blvd at Edwards for decades.

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

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