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P-40 Fighter Of the 80th Fighter Group In Burma

P-40 fighter #65, probably tail #2105234, of the 80th Fighter Group, the “Burma Banshees,” on pavement at an airbase in in Burma during WWII.

P-40 fighter #65, probably tail #2105234, of the 80th Fighter Group, the “Burma Banshees,” on pavement at an airbase in in Burma during WWII.

Nose of P-40
Close up of nose of P-40 showing partial name, possibly the name QUEEN ELIZABETH, as suggested by JBarbaud.

 

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Submitted by JBarbaud on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 12:28

I have 2 different P-40N #65 in my files: serial #42-105233 & 42-105234.

One was BUTTER BEAN II and the other possibly Queen... ?

Seems that something is painted at the right of the skull... close-up ?

Can you read the numbers on the tail, Patrick ? Thanks.

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