USAAF
5th AF
49th FG
via Warbirds Int'l 1985
Pilot Lt. Marion Hawke (KIA)
Aircraft History
Manufacture Number 29068
Wartime History
Took off from Iron Range Airfield in either late February or March 1, 1944 by Lt. Marion Hawke who was killed in an accident with a P-47D 42-22973. The aircraft was condemmed on March 2, 1944.
Recovery & Various Owners
Rcovered in 1973 from Iron Range. Dick Hourigan of Melbourne may have recovered the wreckage. Aquired by Charles Darby from either Dick Hourigan or Graham Hoskings, both of Melbourne in 1991. Other owners include Judy Pay. Next it was stored at Pioneer Aero Restorations Ltd.
Restoration
Today owned by Chris Prevost of Vintage Aircraft, registered as N540TP, who is restoring it to flying condition.
References
Article "Pacific Aircraft Ltd. The P-40 People" by Charles Darby, Warbirds International, December 1985 page 16-25. Thanks to Ron Werneth and Kieth Hopper for additional information.
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