Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk Mk IIA, AK255 / 14737, National Museum of Naval Aviation
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Registration: AK255
Construction Number: 14737
Model Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk Mk IIA
Operator: National Museum of Naval Aviation
Airport: Pensacola NAS (NPA / KNPA), USA - Florida
Photographer: Dick Jenkins
Date Taken: 23/09/2008
Date Submitted: 29/06/2010
The restored P-40 on display in the museum was initially used by the British Royal Air Force before being transferred to the Soviet air force, it crashed due to engine failure near the city of Murmansk. Similar to the type flown by the Flying Tigers, it is painted in the markings of former naval aviator Robert Neale, who was the AVGs leading ace with 15 kills.
Picture ID:1240677