P-39Q Airacobra 21 giap, 23 giad
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September 11, 2019
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This Cobra from 21 giap /23 giad is interesting because it show divisional
fast recognition elements and the reinforcement of the rear fuselage:
Short wide white stripes on the rudder were elements of the fast recognition
of the 23 giad. Color propeller spinners distinguish individual regiments (21
giap, 69 giap and 211 giap) within this Division. Also note overpainted serial
numbers on the tail.
Reinforcement of the rear fuselage around radio compartment, unpainted at this
Cobra, is the same as this one at P-39D-15-BE, serial no. 44-2911:
References and sources of the photos:
http://ava.org.ru/iap/211g.htm
http://massimotessitori.altervista.org/sovietwarplanes/board/index.php
https://lend-lease.net/gallery-en/p39q-airacobra/