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Bell XP-59A Airacomet 42-108784

AAF serial 42-108784 was the first XP-59A Airacomet and is preserved by the National Air and Space Museum as America's first jet aircraft.

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42-108784first XP-59AAiracomet first aircraft
Name
Bell XP-59A Airacomet 42-108784
Status
retired

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AAF serial 42-108784 was the first XP-59A Airacomet and is preserved by the National Air and Space Museum as America's first jet aircraft.
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Creation Time
August 8, 2026 at 00:50:40 UTC
Updated Time
August 8, 2026 at 00:50:40 UTC

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Serial Number
42-108784
Vehicle Code
42-108784