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Old 27th March 2021, 14:07
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Re: John Landers and "Texas Longhorn"

"Texas Longhorn" went to a Replacement Centre in Australia sometime in early Dec. ; Irvin ( "The Rebel" pilot) was sent home in Nov. 1942 so his E-1 41-25164 would have been available and flown by Landers at least once. Both in RAF camouflage; I think "Skeeter" no.81 was in OD/NG as she wasn't Lend-Lease. "Rebel" was no. 75.


Thought I should add this 7min. video of 9FS for those interested in P-40s in 1942, includes "The Rebel"; it shows the RAF camouflage on them ,and artwork / tail numbers.


https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F01778


Nick

Last edited by Buckeye30; 27th March 2021 at 14:26. Reason: Added film
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