Although successfully used in the Soviet Union and in the Mediterranean, the P-39's Airacobra reputation in the Southeast Pacific was poor. To explain this, we need to look at the context of its use in the area.

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- Timecodes -
00:00 - Trying to get your attention
00:13 - Intro
01:08 - Restored P-39
01:42 - P-39 Design
05:26 - P-39: Range and Climb
09:04 - Comparison
10:21 - Context of theatre & pilots
15:19 - Combat losses & Reputation
17:37 - Ground support
18:20 - Reading recommendation
19:35 - P-39 in Soviet Union (briefly)
21:02 - Outro

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