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Boeing Model 248 Peashooter
 

The P 26, affectionallz called the
"Peashooter" by it's pilots, was the first
all metall monoplane fighter aircraft to be
flown by the USAAC. It was considerable
faster than other fighter aircraft of it's
time. Due to the high speeds, installation of
flaps was necessary to reduce landing speeds.
Boeing designed the P 26 in 1931, originally
designated the model 248, from december 1931
the XP 936. Maiden flight was on 20.03.1932 .
The USAAC purchased 111 in total, the last
25 being B- and C-models.