The Kingcobra, a further development of the similar-looking P-39 Airacobra was notable for several features. Its engine was located behind the pilot leaving the slender front compartment available for machine gun fitment. Its cockpit was accesible from both sides through car-like doors, which equally eased cockpit maintenance.

Some more views of the above Kingcobra undergoing maintenance in The Fighter Collection's hangar at Duxford.

(pictures supplied by Stef De Wit)