19th Fighter Squadron || 72nd Fighter Squadron || 73rd Fighter Squadron || 333rd Fighter Squadron

This photo itself, taken at Bellows Field in late 1943, is fairly well known, but the
subject is something of a rarity: 'tis a P-40D, one of just 23 built. Not sure how many
made it overseas to places like TH (Territory of Hawaii). According to the source of
the original image, one Winnie LaVerne is behind the stick of this Hawk.


Hawaii Aviation (Hawaii.gov) - Larger Image

Hawai'ian Hawks

P-40B #328 of the 19th Fighter Squadron keeping company with a P-40E or P-40K.
Photo was taken in the Hawaiian Islands, late 1943 or early 1944.


Posted on the old (now defunct) Hyperscale Forums - Larger Image

Solensky's Hawk

Sgt. Ed Solensky turned wrenches on Hawks of the 73rd Fighter Squadron, including this P-40E.
The photo was taken in Hawaii either in late 1943 or early 1944.


Web-Birds (Defunct Website) (Ed Solensky Collection via Jim Solensky) - Larger Image

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