About This File
FS98 RAF Bell Airacobra Mk.1, AH579, 601 Sqn, October 1941 (basic package). The RAF ordered 675 P-39D's which were known as Airacobra Mk.1's. The RAF versions differed from their US cousins by the installation of a Hispano 20mm cannon and six 303-cal (7.7mm) machine guns. Once the aircraft entered service, it was soon found lacking in rate of climb and high-altitude performance. The balance of the 675 aircraft order were transfered to the USAAC (as the P-400) and Soviet VVS. FS5 model/AFX by Eric C. Johnson. CFS moving parts model and original textures by Chuck Dome. Original CFS textures by Steve Bezant. Includes update of Chuck Dome's P-39 panel (with gauges by Chuck Dome, Glenn Copeland and Brian Kostick). Custom FD by Christoph Ruhtenberg of EYA - Enjoy Your Aircraft. Checklist by Josh Van Stavern. FS98 yellow palette fix by Dave McQueen. History file by Joe Baugher. Flight music included. Converted to FS98, repaint and package assembly by Derek 'Deke' Wakefield of Indianola Flightcraft (IF). 4th of 14 sets of IF's 'Project Aircobra' Series.