P-39 Bell Airacobra. Reykjavík Field, August 12, 1942.

P-39 Airacobra S/N 40-3021Bell Airacobra P 39 in flight

The Incident:

Engine mechnical failure at take off at Reykjavík Airfield. The aircraft was repaired.

The Crew:

Pilot John H. Walker survived.

The Aircraft:

Mfg.: Bell Aircraft
S/N: 40-3021
Operatror: USAAF
Squadron: Unit: 33FS, IBC
The 33rd Fighter Squadron operated in Iceland from early 1942 to March 18. 1944

Details on aircraft: Wikipedia, YouTube 

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