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CJFM got two pictures in the July 2009 edition of Plane Talking magazine, including the front cover.

Image update on the restoration of CJFM P39 Airacobra A53-12, T-GR. January 2009

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The Airacobra is seen here raised up on stands to enable fabrication of the centre section radiators heat exhaust doors, the main belly pan with many  attachment frames.
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The fit out of the Airacobra is close to completion. The correct throttle quadrant is yet to be fitted, however we have no aileron and rudder trim wheels. Can you help? 
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A lot of work has gone into making the P39 50cal ammunition panniers. Work on the gun bay continues with shell chutes and cannon cradles fabrication.
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The CJFM Airacobra is painted to represent an RAAF 24 SQN Airacobra A53-12, T-GR which flew in defense of Sydney in 1942.

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Left and right wing trailing edge to fuselage fairings have been formed and await trimming and fitment once both P39 wings are bolted in place.
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One of the two main wheel doors skin clipped together for trial fitting to the extended port wing undercarriage.
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The last of four air intakes is seen here awaiting trimming and fitting after fitting of the P39 wings
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Gloria and Colin Hamilton, two of the volunteer troops at CJFM are pictured here fitting the new P39 port ammunition pannier.

More images have been added to the P39 project page.