Yanks Air Museum Bell P 63 Kingcobra "Fatal Fang" prep flight : highlights

#aviation #aviationphotography #kingcobra #avgeeks #ww2
The Bell P-63 Kingcobra, born during World War II, stands as a testament to American engineering and wartime innovation. Derived from the earlier P-39 Airacobra, the P-63 boasted enhancements in design and performance. Its sleek lines housed an Allison V-1710 engine, propelling it to speeds of up to 386 mph. Although overshadowed by other fighters, the P-63 found unexpected fame with the Soviet Air Force, where it played a crucial role along the Eastern Front. Today, this lesser-known warbird deserves recognition for its resilience and impact during a critical period in history
This clip highlights an overall capture of the startup of Yank's Air Museum's Bell P-63 Kingcobra "Fatal Fang" . After a 5 year restoration, their P-63 is ready for the public, and this is their day-prior flight check startup.
This is a highlight clip, if you want to see the full startup from Clear to Taxi you can click here: • Yank's Air Museum Bell...
00:24 Startup
01:06 full power run
01:29 flap checks / continue full power run
02:12 Taxi out

[@okrajoe]

The Kingcobra and Airacobra were both a real beauty.

[@strizhi6717]

What a gorgeous plane :)))

[@ptdphotos]

That it is!