P-39 Bell Airacobra, Reykjavík Field. July 7, 1942

P-39 Airacobra, S/N 41-7035Bell Airacobra P 39 in flight

The incident:

Aircraft crashed when landing at Reykjavík Airfield. The aircraft was destroyed.

The Crew:

Pilot Leroy G. Dickson survived.

The Aircraft:

Mfg.: Bell Aircraft
S/N: 41-7035
Operator: USAAF
Squadron: 33FS, IBC
The 33rd Fighter Squadron operated in Iceland from early 1942 to March 18. 1944

Details on aircraft: Wikipedia,Youtube

Source: USAAF loss list.

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