WW2's Most Controversial Fighter - The P-39 Airacobra

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There was a time when some commercial airplanes were faster than those of the US Army Air Corps, and military flying tactics were still significantly based on obsolete practices from World War 1. However, such strategies would drastically change soon.

In the late 1930s, Bell Aircraft presented the organization with a sleek concept complete with a streamlined finish that made it look like a winner.

The P-39 Airacobra was unlike anything ever seen before and featured several innovations that marked a departure from conventional fighter design, heavily influencing future developments.

The aircraft made quite the impression and eventually became one of the most beloved fighters among pilots.

However, it was not with the Americans that the Airacobra truly shined…

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