Bell P-39Q-1-BE Airacobra       42-19483

                               

                                     It is likely that this P-39Q saw service in the Pacific in 1943.  It is seen outside of Bell's factory
                                     in mid-1943.    It was one of a batch of 150 dash-ones which were shipped to that theater.
                                     An incredible 4,905 of this model were built.    They were powered by the 1,200 h.p. Allison
                                     V-17109-85 engine.