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


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A closer look at one group of Hawks...


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...and the other group.


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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

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