[Serviceman guarding row of Curtiss P-40K Warhawk aircraft]

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Identifier2008-03-31_image_537SourceThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers (2008-03-31), Curtiss P-40K Warhawk Prints FolderSeries2008-03-31, Series I-ACreatorCurtiss-Wright CorporationDescriptionPhotograph of a Chinese serviceman guarding a row of a U.S. Army Air Forces Curtiss P-40K Warhawk aircraft, China, circa 1940s. The aircraft are painted with "shark face" nose art.

Caption on verso: "PRA-425. Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Airplane Division. Buffalo, New York. Row of shark-mouthed P-40 Tomahawks at an air base somewhere in China. These Tomahawks were flown by the famous Flying Tigers, formerly commanded by Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault. During the 8 months of operation against the Japanese in Burma and Southeast China, the Flying Tigers were credited with more than 500 enemy planes definitely destroyed as against the loss of only 8 Curtiss P-40s in aerial combat. Credit: Curtiss-Wright Corporation Photograph."

Inscription on verso: "Curtiss P-40K [illegible]. These are U.S.A.A.C. P-40K, not Flying Tiger (AVG). Same old nose marking. Note change of wing insignia from Chinese 12-point star to 5- point."

Stamped on verso: "Return to Peter M. Bowers. Please credit to Peter M. Bowers' Collection."Creation Datecirca 1940sSubjectWorld War, 1939-1945Curtiss P-40K WarhawkAirplanes, MilitaryUnited States. Army Air ForcesNational Revolutionary Army (China)Guo min ge ming junSoldiersPlaceChinaOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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CollectionPeter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and PapersSub-CollectionSeries I-A - Aircraft FilesCollection AreaArchives

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