Aircraft Photo of N2689 / NX2689 | Curtiss P-40C Tomahawk | China - Air Force | AirHistory.net #48057
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N2689
Alternate Registration:NX2689
Military Code:7
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk/Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40C Tomahawk
C/n (msn):16194
Display Paint:China - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Everett - Snohomish County / Paine FieldMap
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KPAE   IATA: PAE   Local: PAE   Other: -
 
Photo Date:4 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 48057
Photo Comment

Upon its return from taking part in SeaFair this P-40 developed a problem with the undercarriage. It circled PAE for some time to allow a visual inspection by the Tower and another aircraft to take place. Fortunately all was in order and it could land safely.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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