[Ara1]

Originally Posted by jim

Yes but its a very nice shiny blue.

The best blue ever.

Throw an orange Naval Reserve band on the fuselage and that really gets my attention.

[SKUNKY]

Originally Posted by Ara1

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Throw an orange Naval Reserve band on the fuselage and that really gets my attention.

It just couldn't get any better than that....

[planenutsfrog]

Seems appealling to many, so what about the P63 ?...
I also believe the Curtiss H75/P36/Mohawk would sell well.

[Old Crow]

..It's on the cover of the latest issue of FJ and a few more pics inside...gorgeous...so much nicer looking than the "E" and later versions (imho)

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[flyXwire]

I'd like to see an Bf-110 Nightfighter and an Me-262 two-seater nightfighter.

[jim]

Originally Posted by planenutsfrog

I also believe the Curtiss H75/P36/Mohawk would sell well.

I wouldn't buy one !!! I would buy two. Eight of those were all that stood between India and the Japanese at one time.

[jim]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

..It's on the cover of the latest issue of FJ and a few more pics inside...gorgeous...so much nicer looking than the "E" and later versions (imho)

I will try to pick up the FJ. I agree with you about the E vs B and C models. The early P40s looked sleeker and meaner.
BTW Today I heard the news that one of the greatest exponents of the P40 has passed away at the age 85. He was flying his plane when he was taken ill but managed to land safely, sadly he died later that day.
Neville Duke was one of the worlds greatest ever test pilots .His wartime kills numbered 27 with 3 probables from 1941 to the end of WW2.
He flew Tomhawks/ Kittyhawks in the Mid East and gained 8 confirmed victories (2 109s in one sortie) making him the RAFs highest scoring pilot in that theatre and was decorated for gallantry 6 times at the ripe old age of 22.
After the war he became chief test pilot for Hawker and established a world record of 727.63 mph.
He was a fearless aviator and flew at a time when lttle was known of the effects of supersonic flight.
In those days he was every small boys hero.

If you want to know more then check out the site, telegraph.co.uk/obituaries

[chiefs70]

Originally Posted by jim

I will try to pick up the FJ. I agree with you about the E vs B and C models. The early P40s looked sleeker and meaner.
BTW Today I heard the news that one of the greatest exponents of the P40 has passed away at the age 85. He was flying his plane when he was taken ill but managed to land safely, sadly he died later that day.
Neville Duke was one of the worlds greatest ever test pilots .His wartime kills numbered 27 with 3 probables from 1941 to the end of WW2.
He flew Tomhawks/ Kittyhawks in the Mid East and gained 8 confirmed victories (2 109s in one sortie) making him the RAFs highest scoring pilot in that theatre and was decorated for gallantry 6 times at the ripe old age of 22.
After the war he became chief test pilot for Hawker and established a world record of 727.63 mph.
He was a fearless aviator and flew at a time when lttle was known of the effects of supersonic flight.
In those days he was every small boys hero.

If you want to know more then check out the site, telegraph.co.uk/obituaries

Thanks for the notification, Jim. I've read many books which included the career and contributions of Neville Duke. He was another largely unsung hero of aviation.

Godspeed and God bless, Mr. Duke.

[SKUNKY]

Originally Posted by jim

....one of the greatest exponents of the P40 has passed away at the age 85.

..another one gone...
Thanks for the link, jim.

[mikeb1958]

Originally Posted by hworth18

I agree... MORE LUFTWAFFE!!!

Bring 'em on baby!