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Post by Antonio on Feb 26, 2024 11:50:35 GMT 12
Coded 'T' My first thoughht was RCAF Thoughts anyone?  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 26, 2024 14:03:12 GMT 12
Do you mean the photo, or the aircraft is for sale?
Got a link please?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 26, 2024 14:13:43 GMT 12
The underwing number does not look like an RNZAF serial number, and note there is no underwing roundel. Unlikely RNZAF.
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Post by Antonio on Feb 26, 2024 14:48:10 GMT 12
eBay link I have sent a message asking for provenance
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Post by Antonio on Feb 26, 2024 18:44:37 GMT 12
eBay link I have sent a message asking for provenance Reply received: Hi - No, other than its written on the packet. Cheers Martyn |
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Post by davidd on Feb 27, 2024 8:47:25 GMT 12
I note this aircraft (which at first glance I assumed was ex RNZAF at Rukuhia, or Asplins) has a "kinked" pitot head, which I am fairly certain was an (RAF?) modification, seen especially on RAF Kittys in the Western Desert. Also has flared ("fishtail") exhausts, which seems to have been introduced with the P-40K, although sometimes P-40Es appear to have been fitted with them (I think the two types were interchangeable).
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Post by Antonio on Feb 27, 2024 17:06:40 GMT 12
Agreed.
The aircraft appears (at least to me) to be resting on raised land?
The building didn't ring true with me either
And what is that item on the left? A container or a reefer?
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Post by curtiss on Feb 27, 2024 21:36:11 GMT 12
I note this aircraft (which at first glance I assumed was ex RNZAF at Rukuhia, or Asplins) has a "kinked" pitot head, which I am fairly certain was an (RAF?) modification, seen especially on RAF Kittys in the Western Desert. Also has flared ("fishtail") exhausts, which seems to have been introduced with the P-40K, although sometimes P-40Es appear to have been fitted with them (I think the two types were interchangeable). To install Fishtail exhausts in place of the early round type you also need to change the exhaust shrouds and the side cowls. |
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