P-40s of the 65th Fighter Squadron / 57th Group in North Africa (Tunisia, Libya), year?:
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P-40 In North Africa
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Re: P-40 In North Africa
Beautiful image of the P-40. Maybe early 1943? The star doesn't have the yellow band around it.
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Lewis
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Re: P-40 In North Africa
i believe the bands were only used during Op.Torch on the Moroccan side, not the eygpt side where the 65th/57th groups were located post july 1942
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Re: P-40 In North Africa
Ahh I didnt know that, I was under the impression the yellow band was universal for the period of the operation to aid recognition.
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Re: P-40 In North Africa
Great picture . These are P-40F's, powered by RR Merlin engines. Note the lack of carb air intake on the top of the engine cowlings.
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Mike
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Re: P-40 In North Africa
Later the Fs had the Merlin removed and an Allison installed and was noted as the P-40R, I guess the Mechanics hated working on the Merlins.
Re: P-40 In North Africa
Was this original a black and white photo?
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