Curtiss P40B Tomahawk AVG 1st and 2nd Pursuit Squadron

Four interesting and colorful Hawk 81-A2 aircraft (the export version of the P-40 B/C) appear on this sheet.

#3                    Serial Number: P-8103                   Pilot: Dick Rossi                                1^st Pursuit Sqn.

 #21                  Serial Number: P-8182          Pilot: Greg "Pappy" Boyington                1^st Pursuit Sqn.

Note non-standard camouflage pattern on mid-port fuselage forward of cockpit. Fuselage numbers have faded to a Grey color. Included are fresh White decals should an earlier version be required. Note non-standard simplified unit insignia.

#47                   Serial Number: P-8127         Pilot: Bob Layher/John Petach                 2^nd Pursuit Sqn.

 #48                  Serial Number: P-8134         Pilot: David Lee "Tex" Hill                       2^nd Pursuit Sqn.

Note the provisional details of the "Panda Bear" applied to the left fuselage side is based on views of the starboard side and interviews with the pilot.