| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 42-10857 |
| Military Code: | X-4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss P-40 Hawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss P-40 Hawk/Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss P-40L Warhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 22714 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Skipper |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Piana delle Orme |
| Photo Date: | 2 March 2018 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 719749 |
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This P-40L was recovered from the beach in the area where the museum is located. It was operated by the 79th Fighter Group. On 31st January 1944, it aircraft crashed nearby at sea during the Anzio landings. It is preserved in the same condition as it was found. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 August 2024, and has since been viewed 181 times. |