Aircraft Photo of 42-10857 | Curtiss P-40L Warhawk | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #719749
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:42-10857
Military Code:X-4
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40L Warhawk
C/n (msn):22714
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Skipper
Location
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
Photo Comment

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.

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