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Re: Now available: Flying Tigers: Claire Chennault and all that
Stein
You say these a/c (P-40s) were "finished" to British specifications. Not so. They were ordered to British specifications but when the contract was transferred to the Chinese Curtiss used left over parts for various elements including the engines. Radios were not included and later commercial radios were supplied. The AVG Tomahawks were of the rara avis variety and cannot be pegged to an RAF or USAAF designation. I believe there are photos showing the normal US-style stick.
History is not always as neat as might appear from book. Be careful with conclusions based on such sources.
RLD
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