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Old 21st November 2016, 11:46
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Re: Shot Down P-40F-57FG?

John........WASP was sunk in Sept. 1942 in the S. Pacific but had delivered Spitfires for Malta earlier in the year.
There were 3 carriers ferrying P-40Fs to N. Africa. In Nov. CHENANGO with 33FG ( in desert camo and serials in 41-14 block), they had yellow borders to wing and fuselage insignia as per "Torch" directive; HMS ARCHER also Nov. with replacements mainly to 33FG in desert colours , most with yellow outlines ( serials 41-14 etc); and RANGER in Jan. 1943 with 325FG these were both desert and OD / NG colours but no yellow borders as this was post-"TORCH" ( a few may have had them added in NW Africa). serials 41-19 etc. The OD had Medium Green patches added in production.
Apparently there were a few P-40Ls mixed in these batches. At least 1 photo shows P-40Ls on Ranger in Jan. 1943 in both camo schemes, thay have serials 42-105 + and only 4 wing guns. The US flag was usually under the left wing also.
Nick

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