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    P-40's in action

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    RAAF in the Pacific: Kittyhawk Strafing Mission - YouTube


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    good stuff, and how big was the damage on that last P-40's wing ??????


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    Good one Andy - much appreciated!

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    Cool find!


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    Thanks for sharing

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    Quote Originally Posted by rochie View Post
    good stuff, and how big was the damage on that last P-40's wing ??????
    Pretty big!
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails P-40's in action-75sqnraaf18.jpg   P-40's in action-75sqnraaf17.jpg  


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    Looks like at least 25% of the wing is gone. Not ever seen that on a P-40.

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    Great post!

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    That was great film!

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    History Channel Dogfights Season 1: Flying Tigers - YouTube
    heres a dogfights episode on the p-40s of the AVG

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    WOW!

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    pfft, that's nothing compared to this!!

    P-40 firing guns Wanaka 2008 - YouTube

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    That's fantastic, Wildcat!
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    Very cool!

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