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Antipodean Andy · 01-05-2008, 11:50 PM

I think 112 Sqn is generally credited with putting the shark's mouth on the P-40 first.

I haven't read about the performance of the P-40F over Allison-powered versions but the engineering was a bit different!

P-40F engine run - first flight not far away

01-05-2008, 11:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Antipodean Andy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Outer reaches, Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 3,945 You're Top Poster: #2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	I think 112 Sqn is generally credited with putting the shark's mouth on the P-40 first. I haven't read about the performance of the P-40F over Allison-powered versions but the engineering was a bit different! P-40F engine run - first flight not far away __________________ http://www.454-459squadrons.org.au/. http://www.awm.gov.au/index.asp Aircraft from No. 60 Squadron levelling out for the "run in" to make a mast-head attack on a Japanese coaster off Akyab. Courtesy AWM.