| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33531 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Maker |
Curtiss-Wright Corporation |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c. 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Wing access hatch : P-40E fighter: 2LT N Takala : 49th Fighter Group USAAF
Description
Olive drab coloured aluminium wing access hatch from P-40E Kittyhawk.
History / Summary
This P-40E Kittyhawk (serial 41-5602) fighter fatally crashed on 28 March 1942 near Eden New South Wales when being flown by 2LT Neal T Takala, of the 8th Pursuit Squadron of the 49th Fighter Group United States Army Air Force.
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