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'''This month: Bell P-59 Airacomet''' | '''This month: Bell P-59 Airacomet''' | ||
[[Image:P59-1.jpg|thumb|270px|A P-59 buzzing the apron at KHND]] | [[Image:P59-1.jpg|thumb|270px|A P-59 buzzing the apron at KHND]] | ||
The P-59 was the first American jet aircraft. | The P-59 was the first American jet aircraft. It was developed by the Bell company in response to the USAAF's requirement for a jet fighter. Although the Airacomet never saw combat, it was used to train many USAAF pilots in flying jet aircraft. | ||
As usual, Helijah has done a fantastic job with the 3D model of the aircraft, and GIT users can take full advantage of the new fuselage reflection effect which Helijah has added to this model. The canopy opens and closes, and the pilot's head moves around. Although these features may seem insignificant, they do add to the overall experience of flying this already beautiful aircraft. | As usual, Helijah has done a fantastic job with the 3D model of the aircraft, and GIT users can take full advantage of the new fuselage reflection effect which Helijah has added to this model. The canopy opens and closes, and the pilot's head moves around. Although these features may seem insignificant, they do add to the overall experience of flying this already beautiful aircraft. | ||