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P-40 Fighters Parked In A Row

P-40Ks parked in a row in China during WWII, probably in Yunnan province, displaying the 26th Fighter Squadron "China Blitzers" badge on their sharkmouth.

P-40Ks parked in a row in China during WWII, probably in Yunnan province, displaying the 26th Fighter Squadron "China Blitzers" badge on their sharkmouth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notice the fifth P-40 in the row is "Anvil Chorus."
Notice the fifth P-40 in the row is "Anvil Chorus."

 

Note the American sitting in the cockpit of the nearest plane, on the right.
Note the American sitting in the cockpit of the nearest plane, on the right.

 

And note 'Dene-a-mite'  at the far end, with an American standing nearby with his bicycle.
And note 'Dene-a-mite' at the far end, with an American standing nearby with his bicycle.

 

(Appreciation to jbarbaud for filling in some of the details!)

Comments

Submitted by Pat on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 00:00

"26th FS (51stFG) P-40K line-up in China.
They display the ""26th FS China Blitzers"" badge on their sharkmouth. Great color pic: would be nice to have a better rez to see the detail of the designs on the wheel hubs discs !!"    jbarbaud    RE:Hal Geer Collection

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