Aircraft Photo of A29-53 | Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #37659
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A29-53
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk/Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk
C/n (msn):16738
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Melbourne - MoorabbinMap
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YMMB   IATA: MBW   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
 
Photo Date:21 October 1973
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 37659
Photo Comment

Procured by USAAF as 41-13522 as a Curtiss 87-B2 Warhawk (P-40E). Supplied to the RAAF as a Kittyhawk 1A. At time of image it was being restored to South East Asia scheme with that theatre's distinctive roundel without a red centre.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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