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Curtiss P-40E Warhawk (Pursuit Fighter)

March 26, 2020

Curtiss P-40E Warhawk (Pursuit Fighter)

The aircraft in this exhibit is a replica of the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, a very popular aircraft with production from 1938-1944. Nearly 14,000 were built for service in 28 countries. It was the foremost Army Air Force pursuit-fighter at the start of WWII and a workhorse throughout the war. The P-40 was easy to maintain, rugged, tolerant of unimproved airfields,...

Curtiss P-40E Warhawk (Fighter)

March 26, 2020

Curtiss P-40E Warhawk (Fighter)

More than 14,000 P-40 airplanes were built during World War II. The P-40, though often slower and less maneuverable than...

Boeing N2S-3 Stearman (Trainer)

October 23, 2019

Boeing N2S-3 Stearman (Trainer)

The Boeing N2S-3 Stearman Kaydet is a two-seater bi-plane, which was able to quickly separate the men from the boys...

Aeronca Model 65TC (Observation)

October 23, 2019

Aeronca Model 65TC (Observation)

The Aeronca TC-65 Defender was an American high-wing light plane of the 1940s. Aeronautical Corporation of America formally changed its...

Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Type 0

October 16, 2019

Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Type 0

When introduced in 1940, the Mitsubishi A6M2, code name Zeke, was the best carrier-based fighter in the world. This aircraft...

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