Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Curtis-Wright TP-40N Warhawk

Groton, CT  2019

Recently there was a display of vintage WW II aircraft at the Groton-New London Airport.  There are not too many of these planes still flying, so it was great to see them up close.

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  1. One of my favorite WW II fighter planes. Made many wood and paper models of this plane as a kid. While living in Kunming, China we were next door to the Flighting Tiger Bar that was filled with AGI memorability.

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    1. This is one of my favorites as well. While living in Kalamazoo, we frequently saw a P-40 warhawk that was owned by the Kalamazoo Air Zoo Museum and flown by the museum's founder and ex-WASP, Sue Parish. It was featured in many air shows In Kalamazoo and was very recognizable since it was pink. Currently that P-40 is on display in the Kalamazoo Airport terminal.

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    2. Wow, a pink P-40 certainly would stand out. Good to know it is on display in a safe place.

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