P 40 Warhawk Posters and Art Prints

Three fighter squadrons of the 49th ACfighter group, the 8th Fighter Squadron's story began on January 16, 1941 when the 49th Pursuit Group was activated at Selfridge Field, Michigan. The 9th and its sister squadrons (7th and 8th) compiled distinguished history that included extensive participation in World War II with a record of 668 aerial victories.

The 7th Fighter Squadron origins date to 16 January 1941, when it was activated as Selfridge Field, Michigan as the 7th Pursuit Squadron. It was equipped with Seversky P-35s that were transferred from the 1st Pursuit Group that departed to Rockwell Field, California. In May 1941, the squadron proceeded to Morrison Field, West Palm Beach, Florida, to train in the Curtiss P-40 fighter

P-51 Mustang P-40 Warhawk and A-10 Warthog Heritage Flight 2

WW2 P40 Warhawk. Perfect for pilots, veterans, simulator gamers, model kit builders, military history enthusiasts and airplane fans. Also makes a cool WW2 fighter gift for Christmas and birthdays. Looking for WW2, US fighter aircraft, retro air force or vintage warbird tees, shirts and hoodies? We got you covered.

WW2 warplanes featuring legendary American US fighters P-51 Mustang, P-40 Warhawk, P-36 Hawk, P-38 Lightning, F4U Corsair, F6F Hellcat, P-61 Black Widow, F2A Buffalo and P-47 Thunderbolt.

Ideal for P40 Warhawk veterans, WW2 flight simulator gamers, P-40 Warhawk model kit builders and military history enthusiasts. Also makes a cool P-40 Warhawk gift at Christmas and birthdays.

P-40C in Flying Tiger paint scheme, as seen at the Flying Heritage Museum.

WW2 P40 Warhawk. Perfect for pilots, veterans, simulator gamers, model kit builders, military history enthusiasts and airplane fans. Also makes a cool WW2 fighter gift for Christmas and birthdays. Looking for WW2, US fighter aircraft, retro air force or vintage warbird tees, shirts and hoodies? We got you covered.

VH-ZOC Curtiss P-40N Warhawk

WW2 P40 Warhawk. Perfect for pilots, veterans, simulator gamers, model kit builders, military history enthusiasts and airplane fans. Also makes a cool WW2 fighter gift for Christmas and birthdays. Looking for WW2, US fighter aircraft, retro air force or vintage warbird tees, shirts and hoodies? We got you covered.

Whether known as the Warhawk, Tomahawk, or Kittyhawk, the Curtiss P-40 proved to be a successful, versatile fighter during the first half of World War II. The shark-mouthed Tomahawks that Gen. Claire Chennault's "Flying Tigers" flew in China against the Japanese remain among the most popular airplanes of the war.

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Whether known as the Warhawk, Tomahawk, or Kittyhawk, the Curtiss P-40 proved to be a successful, versatile fighter during the first half of World War II. The shark-mouthed Tomahawks that Gen. Claire Chennault's "Flying Tigers" flew in China against the Japanese remain among the most popular airplanes of the war.

The Curtis P40 Warhawk from WWII.

P-40 Warhawk Flying Tiger

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P-40 Warhawk Flying Tiger

If you're a fan of WWII Warbirds like I am, then you will appreciate the fantastic logos that adorned planes like the Curtiss P-40. Nothing shows your nostalgia for early aircraft than logos inspired by the Original!

The First American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Republic of China Air Force, nicknamed the Flying Tigers, was formed to help oppose the Japanese invasion of China. Operating 1941–1942, it was composed of pilots from the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC), Navy (USN), and Marine Corps (USMC), and was commanded by Claire Lee Chennault. Their Curtis P-40B Warhawk aircraft, marked with Chinese colors, flew under American control. Recruited under President Franklin Roosevelt's authority before Pearl Harbor, their mission was to bomb Japan and defend the Republic of China, but many delays meant the AVG first flew in combat after the US and Japan declared war.

The Tuskegee Airmen were African-American Pilots & Ground Crew who served with distinction in the 332nd Fighter Group & 477th BG in WWII. Also known as the Red Tails, they flew the P-39 Airacobra, P-40 Warhawk, P-47 Thunderbolt & notably the P-51 Mustang.

The First American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Republic of China Air Force in 1941–1942, nicknamed the Flying Tigers, was composed of pilots from the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC), Navy (USN), and Marine Corps (USMC), recruited under President Franklin Roosevelt's authority before Pearl Harbor and commanded by Claire Lee Chennault. Their Curtis P-40B Warhawk aircraft, marked with Chinese colors, flew under American control. Their mission was to bomb Japan and defend the Republic of China, but many delays meant the AVG flew in combat after the US and Japan declared war.

The First American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Republic of China Air Force in 1941–1942, nicknamed the Flying Tigers, was composed of pilots from the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC), Navy (USN), and Marine Corps (USMC), recruited under President Franklin Roosevelt's authority before Pearl Harbor and commanded by Claire Lee Chennault. Their Curtis P-40B Warhawk aircraft, marked with Chinese colors, flew under American control. Their mission was to bomb Japan and defend the Republic of China, but many delays meant the AVG flew in combat after the US and Japan declared war.

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WW2 AVG Flying Tigers. Perfect for pilots, veterans, WW2 flight simulator gamers, P-40 Warhawk model kit builders, military history enthusiasts and vintage airplane fans. Also makes a cool WW2 fighter gift at Christmas and birthdays. Looking for WW2, US fighter aircraft, retro air force or vintage warbird tees, shirts and hoodies? We got you covered.

Activated on 9 February 1942. Moved to Egypt, October–November 1942, and became part of Ninth Air Force. Trained with Curtiss P-40 Warhawks's while moving westward in the wake of the British drive across Egypt and Libya to Tunisia. Although many of the unit's pilots flew combat missions with other organizations, the 79th group itself did not begin operations until March 1943. By escorting bombers, attacking enemy shipping, and supporting ground forces, took part in the Allied operations that defeated Axis forces in North Africa, captured Pantelleria, and conquered Sicily.

A Flying Tigers Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter plane. Alaska, 1941.

Ideal for P-40 Warhawk veterans, WW2 flight simulator gamers, P40 Warhawk model kit builders and British aviation enthusiasts. Also makes a cool P-40 Warhawk gift at Christmas and birthdays.

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P-40 Warhawk

The First American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Republic of China Air Force in 1941–1942, nicknamed the Flying Tigers, was composed of pilots from the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC), Navy (USN), and Marine Corps (USMC), recruited under President Franklin Roosevelt's authority before Pearl Harbor and commanded by Claire Lee Chennault. Their Curtis P-40B Warhawk aircraft, marked with Chinese colors, flew under American control. Their mission was to bomb Japan and defend the Republic of China, but many delays meant the AVG flew in combat after the US and Japan declared war.

For the vintage aviation lover in us all, this series of shirt will appeal to the fighter aircraft and history buff in all of us. "The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American single-engined, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. The P-40 design was a modification of the previous Curtiss P-36 Hawk which reduced development time and enabled a rapid entry into production and operational service. The Warhawk was used by most Allied powers during World War II, and remained in frontline service until the end of the war. It was the third most-produced American fighter, after the P-51 and P-47; by November 1944, when production of the P-40 ceased, 13,738 had been built,[4] all at Curtiss-Wright Co...

Ideal for P-40 Warhawk veterans, WW2 flight simulator gamers, P40 Warhawk model kit builders and WW2 aviation enthusiasts. Also makes a cool P-40 Warhawk gift at Christmas and birthdays.

The P-40 was used in major battles during World War II, including the famous Flying Tigers campaign in China. Wearing this shirt is not only a way to show your passion for aviation, but also a way to honor the brave pilots who flew the P-40 in combat. Plus, the t-shirt's retro style adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to your look.

Curtis P-40 Warhawk "Lee's Hope" flying at Duxford. HDR created from one RAW file processed as three DNG files in Photomatix, adjustments in CS6 with some help from Topaz Filters. Nikon D7100 with Sigma 150-500 zoom.

The Legendary P40 fighter. featuring the fearsome nose art that has become almost synonymous with the aircraft