Airacobra Cross Stitch Pattern | World War II Fighter Aircraft

- Bell P-39 Airacobra | World War II Fighter Aircraft: cross stitch pattern for download, printable cross stitch, PDF pattern, printable PDF pattern, cross stitch pattern. - Only digital format, instant download. Pattern specification for different types of fabric • Fabric: 16 count Aida. • Colors: 21. Palette: DMC. • Size: 150 × 83 stitches. Finished size will vary depending on the count fabric/canvas you choose. ✔ 14 count ⇒ Size: 10.71 × 5.93 inches | 27.2 × 15.06 cm ✔ 16 count ⇒ Size: 9.38 × 5.19 inches | 23.81 × 13.18 cm ✔ 18 count ⇒ Size: 8.33 × 4.61 inches | 21.16 × 11.71 cm 5 PDF includes: 1. FIVE SCHEMES (Fabric: 16 count Sky Blue Aida): • Color Blocks with Symbols. • Color Symbols. • Color Blocks. • Color Crosses. • Black and White Symbols. 2. Color photo for reference. 3. List of DMC thread colors (instruction and key section). - Please note this is a digital pattern only! No fabric, floss, or other materials are included in the listing. - Cross Stitch Pattern -=Airacobra | Fighter Aircraft of the Second World War=-. The pattern comes in .PDF format (in zip archive). Reference Information. - The Bell P-39 Airacobra was one of the principal American fighter aircraft in service when the United States entered World War II. Designed by Bell Aircraft, it had an innovative layout, with the engine installed in the center fuselage, behind the pilot, and driving a tractor propeller with a long shaft. It was also the first fighter fitted with a tricycle undercarriage. - The Airacobra saw combat throughout the world, particularly in the Southwest Pacific, Mediterranean and Soviet theaters. The most successful and numerous use of the P-39 was by the Red Air Force. The tactical environment of the Eastern Front did not demand the high-altitude performance the RAF and AAF did. The comparatively low-speed, low-altitude nature of most air combat on the Soviet Front suited the P-39’s strengths: sturdy construction, reliable radio gear, and adequate firepower. Soviet pilots appreciated the cannon-armed P-39 primarily for its air-to-air capability. - The Soviets used the Airacobra primarily for air-to-air combat against a variety of German aircraft, including Bf 109s, Focke-Wulf Fw 190s, Ju 87s, and Ju 88s. During the battle of Kuban River, VVS relied on P-39s much more than Spitfires and P-40s. Aleksandr Pokryshkin, from 16.Gv.IAP, claimed 20 victories in that campaign in a P-39.