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04-AUG-2013

P-40C, Seafair 2013, Boeing Field, Seattle

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This aircraft: While this fighter was manufactured in the United States, it never flew for American forces. It was purchased by the British and then given to the Soviet Union in September, 1941, under the Lend-Lease (armament-sharing) program. For nine months this airplane spent its combat career in the skies over the Karelian battle front in Russia, defending Murmansk against invading German forces. On September 27, 1942, the craft's oil tank was punctured by enemy fire. Its pilot managed to glide the aircraft to a belly-landing near Murmansk, where it was abandoned. It is the world's only remaining P-40C in flying condition.

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Sam Rua05-Aug-2013 13:24
Very cool. Would love to fly in this bullet of a plane.
fotabug05-Aug-2013 01:08
Looks like that plane has a real bite! :)
pkocinski04-Aug-2013 23:41
Love these old warbirds. Great capture.
Stephanie04-Aug-2013 22:46
Great little plane! Love seeing the movement of the propeller! :)
globalgadabout04-Aug-2013 21:16
this plane seems to have some bite...edgy capture...
Martin Lamoon04-Aug-2013 19:07
Like this one and its decorative design. v
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