Consolidated›A P-40 'Flying Tiger' Plane Used In Major John Chennault'S Group On The Island. The Markings Are Different From That Of His Father'S Group, Who Have A Shark On The Front Of Their Ships.

Publication:

US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Theater Number:

16

Theater:

Alaska

Place:

Aleutians/Alaska

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

A P-40 'Flying Tiger...

Caption:

A P-40 'Flying Tiger' Plane Used In Major John Chennault'S Group On The Island. The Markings Are Different From That Of His Father'S Group, Who Have A Shark On The Front Of Their Ships.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ALEUTIAN ISLANDS & ALASKA, AIRCRAFT, GROUND,CURTISS

History:

Received 9/20/42 from Office of the Chief Signal Officer. (Negs. on file in that office). New negative number 119461AC assigned by NASM Archives.

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A29406-119461AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.