Curtiss P-40E Warhawk



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Curtiss P-40E Warhawk

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American single-engine, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. The Warhawk was used by most Allied powers during World War II, and remained in front line service until the end of the war. It was the third most-produced American fighter.

Photo 139, Udvar-Hazy Center, 2013


Curtiss P-40E Warhawk

Whether known as the Warhawk, Tomahawk, or Kittyhawk, the Curtiss P-40 proved to be a successful, versatile fighter during the first half of World War II. The shark-mouthed Tomahawks that Gen. Claire Chennault's "Flying Tigers" flew in China against the Japanese remain among the most popular airplanes of the war. P-40E pilot Lt. Boyd D. Wagner became the first American ace of World War II when he shot down six Japanese aircraft in the Philippines in mid-December 1941.

Curtiss-Wright built this airplane as Model 87-A3 and delivered it to Canada as a Kittyhawk I in 1941. It served until 1946 in No. 111 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force. U.S. Air Force personnel at Andrews Air Force Base restored it in 1975 to represent an aircraft of the 75th Fighter Squadron, 23rd Fighter Group, 14th Air Force.

Photo 184, Udvar-Hazy Center, 2013


Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Photo b25.1.jpg, Hanscom AFB 2002


Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

In flight with a B25

Photo p40.1.jpg, Hanscom AFB 2002


Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Photo p40.3.jpg, Hanscom AFB 2002


Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Photo p40.4.jpg, Hanscom AFB 2002


Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Photo p40.5.jpg, Hanscom AFB 2002


Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

P40 on the apron, B25 in the rear

Photo p40.6.jpg, Hanscom AFB 2002


Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Photo 15, Hanscom AFB 1987


Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Photo 39, Hanscom AFB 1987


Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Photo 52, Hanscom AFB 1987


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