Bell P-39 Airacobra - Black/Navy T-Shirt

                          Bell P-39 Airacobra

Part of the New "Wings of Dreams" collection of iconic and famous aircraft, this beautiful T-shirt highlights the sometimes-forgotten Bell P-39 Airacobra.

The Bell P-39 Airacobra was produced by Bell Aircraft for the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. It was one of the principal fighters in service when the United States entered the war.  It had an unusual design with the engine placed behind the pilot.  Due to the lack of a turbocharger, it was limited to low altitude work, which caused it to lose favor with the United States Air Force.  It has been said that the Bell P39 Airacobra could not get any respect.  It was the Rodney Dangerfield of fighter planes.

The Bell P-39 Airacobra was used by other countries with great effect.  In particular, Russian pilots achieved the highest number of kills using an American Fighter. This was in WWII for planes flown by any other air force in the conflict.