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Old 12-15-2008, 04:07 AM   #1
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THE ULTIMATE TARGET to test F-89 guns

Sorry didn't know where to post this one... From the wonderfull LIFE archives...

BELL YP-59A-BE AIRACOMET remains (PJ-783 = serial 42-108783 )

f-89 source:life - Google Recherche d'images

LIFE: Airplane F-89 - Hosted by Google

LIFE: Airplane F-89 - Hosted by Google

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LIFE: Airplane F-89 - Hosted by Google

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Old 12-15-2008, 08:33 AM   #2
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That's out at Edwards AFB.
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It's a shame to see such a rare airplane as the Airacomet shot to pieces, but since it never amounted to much as a fighter, I guess they didn't care.

Still it was/is history in aluminum.
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It's a shame to see such a rare airplane as the Airacomet shot to pieces, but since it never amounted to much as a fighter, I guess they didn't care.

Still it was/is history in aluminum.
Back then it was considered junk - BTW at Edwards there is one P-59 mounted on a pole.
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I was stationed out at edwards for 6 years. There is alot of planes out in the desert. I will try and find pictures to post.
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