P-40 Flight Training

P-40 Flight Training

Before graduating to front-line fighter aircraft such as the P-47 and P-51, U.S. Army Air Force fliers trained in models that weren't considered as "hot" as the Thunderbolt and Mustang. A step up from the advanced trainers, aircraft such as the Curtiss P-40 gave them valuable experience in a high-performance fighter. At left, four P-40's make a low pass at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, 1942. The P-38E on the tarmac is one of only 210 "E" models built. Over 9,000 P-38's were built during the war. At right, a training flight of P-40's flies in formation over Randolph Field, Texas, 1943.

The finished piece measures 12 3/4" x 25 1/2". It is matted in blue-gray. The frame is Gunmetal (other colors are available. Contact us for info). Please see the "Frame Info" tab for complete information on how we frame our artwork. Item price includes ground shipping to the continental U.S.