P-40 Warhawk - Warbird History Author:Frederick A. Johnsen After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was responsible for holding the line in the Pacific for much of 1942. Even after the arrival of newer fighter types, the P-40 remained in demand in all theaters, most notably with the American Volunteer Group, or "Flying Tigers," in China. As such, the P-40 continued to pour out... more » of factories, and by 1944 more than 13,000 had been constructed in ten variants. In this tribute to that glorious aircraft, author Frederick Johnsen examines the P-40's development, technological evolution, and changing roles during World War II. Included are 100 black-and-white archival photographs sourced from the best collections in the world.« less