The Boeing P-26A of the mid-to-late 1930s introduced the concept of a high-performance, all-metal monoplane fighter design, which would become standard during World War II. A radical departure from wood-and-fabric biplanes, the Peashooter nonetheless retained an open cockpit, fixed landing gear, and external wing bracing. Created by Eric Long Date Created 03/13/2019 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aircraft; Aviation Rights and Restrictions CC0
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