Aircraft Photo of 70-15990 | Bell AH-1F Cobra (209) | USA - Army | AirHistory.net #808767
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:70-15990
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 209/309/449
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 209/309/449 (AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/King Cobra/Viper)
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1F Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):20934
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Location
City / Airport:Middle WallopMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGVP   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Museum of Army Flying
 
Photo Date:15 June 2024
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 808767
Photo Comment

A pre-production Cobra was evaluated by the Army at EGVP in July 1967. The results were impressive but the trial generated numerous complaints from the locals about excessive noise. This example on display served with the US Army in Germany and Korea.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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