The XF7B-1 (Model 273) navy fighter of 1933. Boeing did not build another fighter for the US Navy until the advent of the XF8B-1 in 1944.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F7B / P-29 - СШАUSA - 1934

The XF8B-1 in flight over the state of Washington.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F8B / Model 400 - СШАUSA - 1944

The Boeing fighter would have made a handsome addition to the navy’s list of operational aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F8B / Model 400 - СШАUSA - 1944

Publicity shot of the Boeing XF8B-1, with the traditional Boeing logo on the fin and the stylised manufacturer's name on the cowl.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F8B / Model 400 - СШАUSA - 1944

Inflight photograph of the XF8B-1 showing the second cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F8B / Model 400 - СШАUSA - 1944

Boeing’s awesome XF8B-1 - the company’s last piston-engined fighter.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F8B / Model 400 - СШАUSA - 1944

A view of the XF8B-1 before flight testing began, showing the wing folding system.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F8B / Model 400 - СШАUSA - 1944

The XF8B-1 under construction at the Boeing plant. Note the massive size of the Pratt & Whitney powerplant.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F8B / Model 400 - СШАUSA - 1944

Dramatic view of the XF8B showing the revised air intake, propellers and the wheel wells.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F8B / Model 400 - СШАUSA - 1944

A view of the open ‘gills’ on the engine cowl of the Boeing XF8B-1.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F8B / Model 400 - СШАUSA - 1944

A cutaway drawing showing the internal arrangement of equipment in the fuselage and wings of the Boeing XF8B-1.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F8B / Model 400 - СШАUSA - 1944

General arrangement, Boeing XF8B-1.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F8B / Model 400 - СШАUSA - 1944