This Legends of Warfare volume tells the story of this iconic aircraft-from design and construction to combat use to detailed images of existing examples.
The Curtiss P-40 had a production run of 13,738 aircraft, making it the third most produced US fighter of WWII.
Famous as the "shark-mouthed" aircraft of the legendary American Volunteer Group-"Flying Tigers"-the P-40 was first flown in 1938, and was used by the United States and many of its Allies throughout the war.
Through P-40 is shown in carefully researched photos, some of which have never before been published, and which are reproduced in remarkable clarity.
These stunning photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader in the skies with this historic aircraft.
| ISBN: | 9780764354328 |
| Publication date: | 28th December 2017 |
| Author: | David Doyle |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Military History an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 112 pages |
| Series: | Legends of Warfare: Aviation |
| Genres: |
Air forces and warfare Military history Aircraft and aviation |
This Legends of Warfare volume tells the story of this iconic aircraft-from design and construction to combat use to detailed images of existing examples.
The Curtiss P-40 had a production run of 13,738 aircraft, making it the third most produced US fighter of WWII.
Famous as the "shark-mouthed" aircraft of the legendary American Volunteer Group-"Flying Tigers"-the P-40 was first flown in 1938, and was used by the United States and many of its Allies throughout the war.
Through P-40 is shown in carefully researched photos, some of which have never before been published, and which are reproduced in remarkable clarity.
These stunning photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader in the skies with this historic aircraft.
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk features in the following genres: Air forces and warfare, Military history, Aircraft and aviation
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is available in Hardback
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was written by David Doyle and published by Schiffer Military History an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk has 112 pages
Yes it is part of Legends of Warfare: Aviation series
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