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My Grandmother worked on building the P-39 Airacobra. The engine was behind the pilot with a driveshaft running between his legs. The Russians used that model for a tank killer also. I have a sketch book she made when she was getting training on assembly. I should donate it to the local...

I love old warbirds. I went through a B-17 and a 24 at this years airshow. No P-51s there this year.

It was mounted behind the pilot. They blamed stretching to reach over his left shoulder with involuntarily stepping on the rudder.

John Denvers plane was built with the fuel selector in an unusual configuration. The original owner preferred it that way, for some reason. They think that caused him to not switch to an on fuel position. Should have just flown the plane and he probably would have survived. I doubt the...