A P-39C at the Bell factory in Wheatfield, New York during January or February of 1941.


Project 914 Archives (S.Donacik collection) - Larger Image

The same P-39C shown above, this time photographed at Selfridge Field, Michigan in April of '41.


National Museum of the United States Air Force - Larger Image

A third view of P-39C #33, not sure of the location, probably Selfridge.


Ford Willow Run Photo Archive on Fotki - Larger Image

A closer look at the ship...


Ford Willow Run Photo Archive on Fotki - Larger Image

P-39Cs of the 39th Pursuit Squadron at Selfridge Field, March or April of 1941.


Ethell Collection via Project 914 Archives - Larger Image

The following two photos show Airacobras of the 40th Pursuit Squadron, 31st Pursuit Group
with 'Blue Force' markings at a Louisiana airfield during the Army Maneuvers in September of 1941.


Project 914 Archives (S.Donacik collection) - Larger Image


Project 914 Archives (M.Butry collection) - Larger Image

This ship from the 39th Pursuit Squadron, 31st Pursuit Group was snapped during takeoff
from a 'Red Force' airfield, also during the Louisiana Maneuvers. The photo was apparently
published in an unknown (to me) newspaper on September 28th, 1941.


Project 914 Archives (S.Donacik collection) - Larger Image

A closer look...


Project 914 Archives (S.Donacik collection) - Larger Image

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