August 16-17, 2008- Camarillo Airshow
P-40 Warhawk

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was made famous by the American Volunteer Group in China, referred to as the "Flying Tigers". Early P-40s were the first American fighters to break the 300 MPH barrier. Also called the Tomahawk and the Kittyhawk in different versions, the P-40 was not the fastest, best or most glamorous fighter in the US inventory. But it performed well for itself in the CBI (China, Burma, India) and Mediterranean Theaters of operation. This one is from the Planes of Fame Museum based at Chino Airport.