Aircraft Photo of VH-ZOC | Curtiss P-40N Warhawk | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #47200
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-ZOC
Military Code:GA-Q
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40N Warhawk
C/n (msn):28449
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Point CookMap
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YMPC   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 47200
Photo Comment

Taxying in after a practice flight. Built to USAAF order as 42-104687 but diverted to the RNZAF as Kittyhawk Mk IV NZ3215. Sold for scrap post-War and remained Asplin's Supplies, Rukuhia NZ, 1952-60. Rescued and hulk eventually purchased by Allan Arthur and exported to Australia. Restoration work at Wangaratta and Deniliquin. Restoration completed at Ardmore, NZ, 2004-6. Registered ZK-ZOC 6 April 06 (ff 11 April). Shipped to Australia Aug 06 and registered VH-ZOC 21 September 2006.

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