| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N6763 |
| Alternate Serial: | 43-11719 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell P-63 Kingcobra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell P-63 Kingcobra |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell P-63F Kingcobra |
| C/n (msn): | 296E1-1R |
| Operator / Titles: | (Commemorative Air Force) |
| Operator Painted: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Houston - Ellington FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KEFD IATA: EFD Local: EFD Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 16 October 2004 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 83367 |
| Photo Comment |
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One of the rarest warbirds flying still flying. Although superficially resembling the Aircobra it was a completely new design to correct the Aircobra's deficiencies at high altitude. Performance was inferior to the Mustang, hence the Kingcobra never saw combat with the USAF. This photo was added on 13 September 2018, and has since been viewed 224 times. |