P-40
Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:34 pm
Glen, I think most WIX folks and Warbird guys really like P-40s. They have a lot of aura that some of the later types may not have. It is when you get into discussion about top fighters that other types, Mustang, Spitfire, Corsair, or Hellcat pretty well eclipse the P-40, perhaps because the Allison always had some limitations, especially for high altitude use. Why did anyone cut the wings off such a nice complete airplane; why not just unbolt them for shipping?
Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:47 pm
Heck count me in as a big fan of the P-40! THe first book I read about warbirds was a copy of "God is my Co-pilot" loaned to me when I was 11 or 12 . I now have two copies, a 1943 hardbound edition, and a 1951 paperback that sold for 35 cents when new.
The P-40 is on my top ten airplanes list I would most like to buy a ride in, get a rating, or even own someday. They have a fast roll rate, climb good, sip gas, easy to maintain- run forever engine, and can be converted to two place or even dual control. And airshow promoters love to give them paid appearances and free gas!!
Okay so they don't have an efficient NACA designed radiator scoop and never won at Reno. I'm over that. I want one, any paint scheme!!
The P-40 is on my top ten airplanes list I would most like to buy a ride in, get a rating, or even own someday. They have a fast roll rate, climb good, sip gas, easy to maintain- run forever engine, and can be converted to two place or even dual control. And airshow promoters love to give them paid appearances and free gas!!
Okay so they don't have an efficient NACA designed radiator scoop and never won at Reno. I'm over that. I want one, any paint scheme!!
P-40
Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:59 pm
Glenn,
You'll find a lot of P-40 fans here.
You can read about 2 of my best friends right here on this site. Look around the resource group sites.
Scott has done a great job.
P-40Fs 44th FS 13th AF Feb. 1943
http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/URG/gladen.html
http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/URG/gaunt.html
Here's the warbirds resourcegroup url
http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/
You'll find a lot of P-40 fans here.
You can read about 2 of my best friends right here on this site. Look around the resource group sites.
Scott has done a great job.
P-40Fs 44th FS 13th AF Feb. 1943
http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/URG/gladen.html
http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/URG/gaunt.html
Here's the warbirds resourcegroup url
http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/
Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:03 pm
hi glenn
i'm also a p40 lover from the other end of the world,where we owe alot to our war time pilots a huge thank you for their sacrfices during the war,
down here it seems that the spit's ect get all the glory but the p40 did most of the work
.
paul
i'm also a p40 lover from the other end of the world,where we owe alot to our war time pilots a huge thank you for their sacrfices during the war,
down here it seems that the spit's ect get all the glory but the p40 did most of the work
.
paul
Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:27 pm
Over the past week I've seen three restored P-40s if that is any consolation, and got to fly from the back seat of a dual control P-40 some years ago.
I think that the P-40 is easily the most recognizable warbird due to the Flying Tigers connection. Corsairs only came into vogue with the public from Black Sheep Squadron. Mustangs are cool, but they represent the late war period. I think the P-40 epitomizes the early US Army Air Corps involvement in the Pacific theater of WW2.
I think that the P-40 is easily the most recognizable warbird due to the Flying Tigers connection. Corsairs only came into vogue with the public from Black Sheep Squadron. Mustangs are cool, but they represent the late war period. I think the P-40 epitomizes the early US Army Air Corps involvement in the Pacific theater of WW2.
Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:32 pm
Glen,
Count me among the P-40 admirers. Thanks for your enlightening post.
Count me among the P-40 admirers. Thanks for your enlightening post.
Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:54 am
I've been known to say a kind word about the Warhawk now and again as well... 
Fade to Black...
Fade to Black...
Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:59 am
Heck I think around here if anybody says WWII airplane we all start to drool!
Talk WWII fighters and it becomes a slobber
Show us an airplane as pretty and with a history like your P-40...we get very...excited...
Talk WWII fighters and it becomes a slobber
Show us an airplane as pretty and with a history like your P-40...we get very...excited...
Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:18 am
Hey Glenn,
I PM'ed you, but after reading more of the posts on this thread I thought I'd add to it.
At first I thought you were one of George's sons, but I think I figured out you're a grand-son? How old are you? I'm 24 and livin' in Vancouver. If in fact you're around my age, I gotta say that's it's really refreshing knowing that there are people our age that are so interested in aviation history. I'm heavily involved in the Canadian Museum of Flight at Langley, BC, and was on the board of directors for a three year stint. I think I'll try and get back on the board again.
Cheers,
David
P.S. Your grandfather let me sit in it a while back. It fit really nicely. I want my own now. (well, I've always wanted one)
I PM'ed you, but after reading more of the posts on this thread I thought I'd add to it.
At first I thought you were one of George's sons, but I think I figured out you're a grand-son? How old are you? I'm 24 and livin' in Vancouver. If in fact you're around my age, I gotta say that's it's really refreshing knowing that there are people our age that are so interested in aviation history. I'm heavily involved in the Canadian Museum of Flight at Langley, BC, and was on the board of directors for a three year stint. I think I'll try and get back on the board again.
Cheers,
David
P.S. Your grandfather let me sit in it a while back. It fit really nicely. I want my own now. (well, I've always wanted one)