Inside the control tower at Selfridge Field, 1942. In the background can be
seen a number of aircraft, most of which appear to be P-40Cs


LIFE Photo Archives (Ralph Morse photo) - Larger Image

A closer look at one group of Hawks...


LIFE Photo Archives (Ralph Morse photo) - Larger Image

...and the other group.


LIFE Photo Archives (Ralph Morse photo) - Larger Image

A Merlin-powered P-40 of the 332nd Fighter Group undergoes maintenance
at Selfridge Field during the latter half of 1943.


USAF photo via 127th Wing

P-40F 'E20' of the 332nd Fighter Group at Selfridge, 1943.


Gordon Parks photo - Gordon Parks Foundation - Larger Image

A flight of 332nd Hawks out of Selfridge, 1943. These appear to be mostly P-40Ns.


Gordon Parks photo - Gordon Parks Foundation - Larger Image

A closer look at the lead four-ship...


Gordon Parks photo - Gordon Parks Foundation - Larger Image


Gordon Parks photo - Gordon Parks Foundation - Larger Image


Gordon Parks photo - Gordon Parks Foundation - Larger Image

Another shot of what looks to be the same flight...


National Archives and Records Administration - Larger Image

A closer look at the two lead ships. The national insignia per the order issued in June of 1943,
adding two white bars on either side of the star, as well as a red border


National Archives and Records Administration - Larger Image

A closer look at the rest of the ships in the formation, as well as a few others
in the distance. There's one ship that hasn't had the bars and red border applied yet.


National Archives and Records Administration - Larger Image

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