Bell XP-83, 44-84990 / 1, US Air Force
Registration: 44-84990
Construction Number: 1
Model Bell XP-83
Operator: US Air Force
Airport: In Flight, International Airspace
Photographer: R.A.Scholefield Collection
Date Taken: 1945
Date Submitted: 17/07/2012
The prototype XP-83 which first flew on 26 February 1945 and was a developmant of the P-59 powered by two GE J33's. One further aircraft was built and the programme cancelled in 1947. From Bell Aircraft 60 years ago.
Picture ID:1356797