Bell Xp59 Airacomet

**pauland** · 11 June 2019, 07:22 AM

A plane I had never heard of before, nor the story (or maybe I have but forgotten it). Good job!

**wizard509** · 11 June 2019, 04:05 PM

I love it gray, especially the explanation. you certainly do your homework. Not only do I like all your art, but, the history you add. Thank you.

**gray** · 11 June 2019, 07:10 PM

Thanks Paul, Larry. The 40's and 50's were interesting times in plane design.

**pauland** · 14 June 2019, 11:17 AM

Gray & Co.

This might be of interest..

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/extra/bM5diyl48K/alcock

**stygg2003** · 14 June 2019, 12:16 PM

I see you've been very busy Gray

Hope they paid you well

Has you have mentioned Frank Whittle in #1 Gray, Whittle is my surname, full title being Stephen J Whittle but I'm afraid I can't design jet engines, it takes me all my time to draw a rectangle in Xara

Stygg

**gray** · 14 June 2019, 07:06 PM

Paul, thanks for that link. That was a great story. The air pioneers of that time had nerves of steel.
Thanks Stygg. You must be a relative of Frank Whittle. He was one smart guy. He didn't get a fraction of what he deserved from his government. You may not design jet engines but I think your drawings are great. I wish more people would post their work. Where have all the members gone?