The following P-40s were assigned to the 345th AAFBU at Waycross Field.

Squadron 'T'

The inscription on the reverse of this first photo reads:

Sqn. T - P-40s
Waycross Army Air Base
Dec 1, 1944


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

These two ships, 'R21' on the left and 'R17', bear the only legible codes in the photo.


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

P-40N 43-24096


From: 'The P-40 Warhawk' - printed for the P-40 Warhawk Pilots Association by Turner Publishing - Larger Image

A Hawk Driver in Georgia

2nd Lt. William K. Thomas with a P-40N at Waycross, 1944.
Post-war, Thomas reached the rank of Lt. Colonel.


William K. Thomas via John Kerr - Larger Image

P-40N 43-24021


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

Just a 'Hot Pilot'

That's what was written on the reverse of this photo...

Unfortunately I do not have a serial number for this Hawk, and have no idea who the pilot is, but
there are some interesting details here for modelers, militaria collectors and general enthusiasts:
the outer gun on the port wing is not installed, the exhaust and chin intake plugs are in place,
and this fella wears the Third AF emblem on his left shoulder.


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

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