BERNHARD C.F. KLEIN COLLECTION
No. 5658. Convair 102 XP-81 (44-91000) US Army Air Forces
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09/15/2006. Remarks by Bernhard Klein: "An old and very rare photo showing first prototype XP-81-CO, s/n 44-91000, with Alison engine and P-38 type airscoop. The two pieces of information I have on the unusual shaped underwing attachments are conflicting: One states they were transfer tanks, but another says they were used cartridge collectors. I think the first is more believable since the XP-81 did not have armament installed." |
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Created September 15, 2006