One of 102 Curtiss Model 68 Hawk IIIs operated by the Chinese.


Albert Lee Wong via Mike & Tina Watchman - Larger Image

Line-up of half a dozen or so Hawk IIIs flown by the Republic of China Air Force.


Albert Lee Wong via Mike & Tina Watchman - Larger Image

The book caption for the following photo reads:

Chinese Hawk IIIs on the airfield at Lungwa, October 24th, 1936. These Hawks
were constructed in China by the Central Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation
which was set up by Curtiss-Wright and run by Bill Pawley.


From: The Curtiss Hawks by Shamburger & Christy (NASM) - Larger Image

A fine painting that depicts a Chinese Hawk III in combat with an Imperial Japanese Navy
Mitsubishi A5M by Don Greer. Over several decades, Don has produced countless drawings and
paintings that have appeared on the pages and covers of many books published by Squadron/Signal.


Painting by Don Greer - Larger Image

These next two shots show a couple'a unidentified pilots with a
Hawk III. By the time these photos were taken it's possible
that the Hawks had been relegated to training duties.


Albert Lee Wong via Mike & Tina Watchman - Larger Image


Albert Lee Wong via Mike & Tina Watchman - Larger Image

I have no info as to the circumstances of this accident.


Albert Lee Wong via Mike & Tina Watchman - Larger Image

Albert Lee Wong via Mike & Tina Watchman - Larger Image

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