| This color film from 1941 on the P-39 Airacobra gives us a close look at the Airacobra from inception to production. Really nice close in-flight slow-motion film of the P-39. Shows an Airacobra in British markings in operation. Nice segment showing relationship between Allison engine and driveshaft under pilot. Demonstrates full-feathering propeller. Film of the Bell Aircraft Buffalo factory. Good views of outside of factory and production lines. Additional film of new Niagara Falls plant. Next, we see footage of the GM Allison engine plant. Awesome footage of firepower available on the aircraft. We see the cannon and six machine guns in operation. We are presented with the wide array of projectiles that are carried on the aircraft. You’ve got to see the P-39 target practice on the film. Minutes: 12 File Size: 97 MB Format: MP4 - MPEG-4 320x240 for computer, Apple video iPod and other portable device viewing. Click here to download an MP4 player. Usage: These items are provided for historical and reference use only. PilotManuals.com, RareAviation.com and Steve Rhode, Inc. assume no liability for any loss or damage resulting from or in any way connected to other use of this information. Not for commercial use or further dissemination. | Estimated Download Times | | Speed | Minutes | | Dial-Up 28.8 | 505.23 | | Dial-Up 56.6 | 225.55 | | DSL 640K | 20.21 | | T1/Fast Cable | 8.42 |
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