Hi Hanomag,
Once again, thanks for sharing the information and taking the time to upload all those photos. I'm sure everyone appreciates it...
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My understanding is the Fighter Factory purchased a few of these from overseas. Here is a 1:1 with Russian markings. I don't know if the markings are correct, but the plane looks good! (Even without the engine installed).aferguson wrote:yes P-39 widely used and greatly appreciated in Russia. Used mainly for ground attack but there were also Russian aces who flew the aircobra.
Simple repaint, they left them in the original US camouflage and put Russian markings on them.

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