Introduction To The P–39.

Duration: 38 min

Year Published: 1943

Creator: Bell aircraft

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Made for and with the cooperation of the Army air forces. The installations of the cock-pit, including safety features, are shown and detailed explanation of the functioning of the fuel system is presented in animation. The student is guided through the procedure for starting the engine, ground handling and taxiing, and in the air the characteristics of the airplane are shown as well as the procedure for emergency operation of the landing gear. The correct method for handling the airplane in slow motion is shown in slow motion.

Complete Record: INTRODUCTION TO THE P–39. Bell Aircraft Corp., for the United States Army Air Forces, sd., 16mm. Credits: Director, Norman Mathews. © Bell Aircraft Corp.; title, descr., & 9 prints, 29Dec43; MU14337.

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946