22nd Fighter Squadron || 23rd Fighter Squadron || 32nd Fighter Squadron

A P-40C of the 36th Pursuit Group moments before touching
down, probably at Losey Field in Ponce, Puerto Rico.


From: P-40 in Action No.205 by Richard S. Dann (San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives) - Larger Image

Pull That Prop Through

This photo was contributed by Warren Davis, whose father served with the
36th Pursuit/Fighter Group from 1939 to 1945. See more photos HERE...


Robert G. Davis via Warren Davis - Larger Image

Predecessors

When the 36th was formed, they initially flew the P-36 out of Langley Field, Virginia.
Here's a couple'a views showing some of their Hawks during 1940. See more HERE...


Museum of Flight (James C. Stewart Collection) - Larger Image


Ethell Collection via Project 914 Archives - Larger Image

Another type flown by the 36th before the P-40, and at the same time as the P-36,
was the P-37. Here's YP-37 #95 of the 32nd PS at Chanute Field during 1940.

See more P-37s, including a few more from the 36th, HERE...


Project 914 Archives (S.Donacik collection) - Larger Image

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