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Bell Kingcobra (N163BP) - "Pretty Polly" (Race 63), a Bell P-63 Kingcobra (N163BP / NX163BP), former military reg 42-68864, goes airborne with Patrick Nightingale in the cockpit to participate in an Unlimited Class race during the 2021 Reno Air Races (aka: National Championship Air Races).
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Bell Kingcobra (N163BP)

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"Pretty Polly" (Race 63), a Bell P-63 Kingcobra (N163BP / NX163BP), former military reg 42-68864, goes airborne with Patrick Nightingale in the cockpit to participate in an Unlimited Class race during the 2021 Reno Air Races (aka: National Championship Air Races).

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Gary SchenauerPhoto Uploader
When "Pretty Polly" is not out travelling the country to appear in air shows and etc, it can be seen at the Palm Springs Air Museum, Palm Springs, CA.
Darryl Sarno
Cool catch Gary and thank you for the information! Well done my friend. All 5!
ken kemper
Awesome Capture Gary......

A couple years back they had a couple P-63's at Oshkosh and I believe a P-39 too if my memory is correct.
a mentor
love that Race 63 matches the a/c type ... anyone can ID this bird! :-)
Alan Brown
Great photo! Thank you!
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Date Aircraft Origin Destination Departure Arrival Duration
08-Nov-2025 UnknownNear Thermal, CAPalm Springs Intl () First seen 09:54AM PST 10:38AM PST 0:43
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