Photos Western Wings Under The Red Star

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Wow! I share with you this fantastic and extensive report bringing a super collection of incredible, stunning and rare photos showing various types of American and British fighters in service with the Soviet Air Force during World War II. Many of the images and planes shown in the article were unknown to me and did not even know they had flown with the legendary Red Star. Be sure to visit the link below, you will also be amazed by the images:

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http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/asas-ocidentais-sob-estrela-vermelha.html


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This image from your collection is a P39 on lend lease to the soviets

By late 1941, Bell produced 229 P-39Fs, fitted with Aeroproducts Hydromatic propellers. One of these, or a few (sources aren't clear on this) were converted into two-seat trainers, under the designation TP-39F.

All armament, both the gun and the synchronized machine guns, was removed, and the spinner was sharp-pointed. The second cockpit, fitted with only rudimentary controls for the instructor, was added in front of the original cockpit, and covered by a side-hinged canopy. The original cockpit, for the pupil, retained the same controls and instruments as the standard P-39. They communicated via an intercom telephone. The tail fillet was enlarged, and an additional ventral fin was added under the rear fuselage to increase directional stability.

Note: it's not clear if images of TP-39F are available. There is some confusion with TP-39Q-5 and with Soviet variants, that appear based on P-39F too.

read more at http://mig3.sovietwarplanes.com/lendlease/tp-39/twoseaterp-39.htm
 
Oh and nearly forgot....Happy Birthday @pampa14

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Feliz Anivérsario!!! :D
 

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