Kittyhawk Shelter

Von, I don’t think it is. Their Insignia was that of a Top Hat, I believe. I will dig up more history on this particular plane and let you know.

Von, I believe you are indeed correct about the Flying Tigers: Here is what I found on this plane:
This rare and historic Curtiss P-40E had its first test flight in over 50 years on April 14, 2003 in Auckland, New Zealand, and was displayed at a national airshow, before being shipped back to Virginia. The paint scheme design selected for the aircraft was identical to that of one of the historic replacement airplanes delivered to the Flying Tigers shortly after America entered the war. On May 7, 1942, Col. Claire Chennault ordered the Flying Tigers on a mission to destroy a pontoon bridge built by the Japanese, which would have allowed them to advance into Kunming, China. The aircraft markings are the same as on the Curtiss P-40E flown by ‘Tex’ Hill while leading this famous mission on the Salween River Gorge. Once this bridge was destroyed, the Japanese were trapped in the gorge and had no escape from the bombs and machine gun fire of the AVG P-40’s. The Japanese were forced to retreat and eventually their forces were so severely weakened, that the threat to southern China quickly faded. ‘Tex’ Hill had ten victories while flying with the American Volunteer Group and was Squadron Leader of the 2nd Squadron Panda Bears.

Hey Kevin, good to see you around. I tell you, I’ve been pretty pleased with that lens. I got it used on eBay for a decent price, and it does fairly well in lower light (this shot was handheld, don’t have the EXIF data handy, but can provide if needed).

Thank you Shelly! All in all, post processing was maybe 15mins?

Thank you so much, my friend!

Tiger Teeth, or are you thinking sharks teeth? I love the drip pans catching her “blood” and the lighting around the hanger doors.

No, no, no …. not at all. I’m just getting better at it and it seems to take less time than what it used to. It used to take quite a while …..

So funny, I was just doing more research, and also noticed the mistake ….

Thank you so much Krys, and the shot of this “bird” was also taken handheld. (I know you would appreciate this, hehehe)

Thanks for stopping by and commenting Neil!

We are so there, my brother!

Yes you do, you will NOT regret it!

Thank you so much Stuart!