Watch the World War II training films used to familiarize new pilots with the Bell P-39 fighter "live" over the Internet.

Introduction to the P-39

Learn P-39 basics in this very detailed video. Includes aircraft familiarization, pre-flight check, take off, landing, and basic in flight operations.

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Performance charts, cockpit photos, systems diagrams and more. These are images excerpts from an original P-39 pilot's manual.

All files are in Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 .pdf format.

1. P-39 Cockpit Instruments Forward

2. P-39 General Arrangement (Contains diagram key for #1.)

3 P-39 Cockpit Right & Left

4. P-39 Weight Balance Diagram

5. P-39 Cooling System Diagram

6. P-39 Specific Engine Flight Chart

7. P-39 Take-Off, Climb & Landing Chart

8. P-39 Flight Operation Instruction Chart

These images are highly compressed for download. They are available in much higher resolution (300 dpi) in the 36 page P-39 pilot's manual our the P-39 DVD

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Now you can order a high quality full screen copy of

"Introduction to the P-39" on the P-39 DVD

Plus two DVD Bonus videos-

* How to Fly the P-39 Demonstrates more advanced procedures including standard aerobatics, stall recovery, formations flying, gunnery and more

* Collecting And Reporting Enemy Information by Fighter Pilots

This rare early war training films features P-39s of the "181st Squadron" carrying out a complete mission, with an emphasis on briefing sessions, gathering intelligence during a combat mission, and how to give accurate after action reports. Basic squadron tactics are also covered

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*A 36 page Bell P-39 Airacobra pilot's manual -- includes photos, systems diagrams, performance charts, procedures & more.

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