The P-39 Airacobra

Daddy's first flight in a P-39 Airacobra was on June 9, 1943.  I am sure he enjoyed flying this single seat fighter after flying trainers and bombers up until then.  The Airacobra had a cannon that fired through the middle of the propellor and the driveshaft of the plane went right between the pilots legs and connected to the engine which sat right behind the pilot...a very unique design for its day.  Additionally, the plane had a tricycle landing gear and did not have a tail wheel.  Coincidentally, the P-39 was stationed at the Thomasville Army Air Base (Bill Watt's hometown).