The P-40 Warhawk: The Allied Vindicator

Early World War 2 is often defined by powers fighting with inferior technology yet using what they had to the best of their ability. The Curtiss P-40 encapsulates this idea, born as the Tomahawk, it would evolve into the Kittyhawk, and then the Warhawk as the rapid advance of engineering and combat forged what the Allied Powers would be.

The Allies were ready to fight back the Axis Powers and defend the world from tyranny, and the P-40 was their mount to ride into that fight.

Although its story and reputation has been a bit overshadowed by stronger aircraft which were introduced later in the war, today I'll show you just how the P-40 established its place in history as a legendary fighter aircraft, and a definitive symbol of fighting for freedom in WWII.

By the way, happy 75th anniversary of VJ Day.

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