P-26 PeashooterBoeing P 26 Peashooter airplane model. The all metal, single wing P 26, popularly known as the "Peashooter," was an entirely new design for Boeing, and its structure drew heavily on the Monorail. The Peashooter's wings were braced with wire, rather than with the rigid struts used on other airplanes, so the airplane was lighter and had less drag. Because the P 26 flew 27 mph faster and out climbed biplane fighters, the Army ordered 136 production model

it was a totally new design

it proved much faster than conventional airplanes

the radio call sign is "Air Force One"

It has a maximum level speed at 27

was nowhere near the amount that would be needed if large-scale production of a civil airliner was to become a reality

a lone Hurricane had the honor of leading the RAF fly-past over London

Assault: an amphibious assault ship)

Wingspan 14 1/4 inches

or were unable to fly because of lack of fuel

lightweight

an Me 262 became the first jet airplane used in combat when it attacked a British photo-reconnaissance Mosquito flying over Munich

flew for the first time on July 15