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Bell P-39N Airacobra

The aircraft will be restored with salvaged, rebuilt and fabricated parts.

 
 

Jul 29 2010
The fabrication and assembly process is continuing and major parts of the aircraft are beginning to come together.

 
 

Jul 29 2010
Test fitting one of the plane's elevators.

 
 

Jul 29 2010
Vertical and horizontal tail installed.

 
 

Dec 8 2009
In this photo of the engine you can see where the drive shaft will attach (BOTTOM CENTER) from the rear mounted engine and passing under the pilot to the Propeller in front.

 
 

Dec 3 2009
The aircraft/parts are being inventoried an project plan is being developed.

 
 

Dec 1 2009
The wings have also made the move to Hangar 5.

 
 

Dec 1 2009
The aircraft fuselage has just been moved into Hangar 5 where the public can follow the restoration process.

 
 

Nov 7 2008
A Staff Member and a Volunteer sort and organize P-39 parts.

 
 

Nov 26 2007
The aircraft is placed in temporary storage as the museum received it.


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