Certain features make the Bell Airacobra single engine fighter especially suitable for day and night service. The pilot gets an all important extra measure of vision because the engine is behind him. Engine exhaust glare is behind the pilot. The Bell Airacobra's tricycle landing gear affords greater safety in landings and take-offs. And a vital advantage is the Airacobra's center line explosive shell firing cannon. Today, the Bell Airacobra is an essential weapon in the defense of the Democracies, but it is also the evidence of Bell Aircrafts leadership in peacetime Tomorrow.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell P-39 Airacobra - СШАUSA - 1939

The new Curtiss Hawk P-40D and the "Kittyhawk", its counterpart for Britain, are advanced versions of the now famous and formidable Curtiss P-40 pursuit of the United States Army Air Corps, and the Curtiss Tomahawk of the Royal Air Force. Speedier, with increased firing power, they are in quantity production in the vastly expanded Airplane Division of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Respected by all, the Hawk P-40 type is daily adding its potent strength to the air arms of our National Defense forces, and with the R.A.F. the Kittyhawk is performing noteworthy service in the "Battle of Britain".

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk / Warhawk - СШАUSA - 1941

"Bristol" Blenheim bombers have carried out successful daylight raids over enemy-occupied territory, including the docks and harbours of the Channel ports. A large amount of damage has been inflicted, ships and barges have been sunk and many fires started.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk / Warhawk - СШАUSA - 1941

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Beaufighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Battle - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Professor Langley's Monoplane.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Langley Aerodrome - СШАUSA - 1903

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Halifax / H.P.57 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Stirling / S.29 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington / Type 271 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sunderland / S.25 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Rendezvous... hundreds of miles at sea. Sweeping the skies on convoy duty with the R.A.F., the Northrop patrol bomber augments surface forces to provide an aerial cordon of defense for the lifelines of democracy. The reliable and economical operation of its 1200 H.P. Wright Cyclone, proven in hundreds of millions of hours of airline and military service, has made this Cyclone 9 the natural selection of power for these long-range, single-engined guardians of the seas.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop N-3PB - СШАUSA - 1940

"Bristol" Blenheims in Action.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Botha / B-26 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

THE fighting spirit of Juan de Bermudez, pioneering sea-hawk and discoverer of the islands which today bear his name, sees action once again with the Brewster Bermuda, latest development of the famous Brewster Dive Bomber. With its combination of high speed, long range, and great striking power, the Brewster Bermuda will give new strength to the far-flung defenses of Great Britain and the democracies.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Brewster SB2A Buccaneer / Bermuda - СШАUSA - 1941

Their range extending even to the most remote U. S. bases, the famous Wright Cyclone-powered Boeing "Flying Fortresses" spread their protecting wings over an entire hemisphere. Supreme in performance at rare altitudes, the Flying Fortresses are widely used by the Army to carry huge loads for great distances at high speeds. They have become familiar sights to the republics of the three Americas from their many good-will flights the length and breadth of the Western Hemisphere.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress - СШАUSA - 1935

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short S.26 G-class - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Aircraft Owlet / GAL.45 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940