The Tomahawk’s more powerful development, the Kittyhawk, served only in the Mediterranean theatre with the RAF. Here, HSW of 260 Sqn is recovered near El Assa in February 1943.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk / Warhawk - СШАUSA - 1941

Tomahawk IIB AK185 of 414 Sqn, RCAF, displays the type’s distinctive profile.
Tom Neil flew the P-40 Tomahawk only briefly in the Middle East with the RAF. The British Tomahawk I, represented here by AK185, was the equivalent of the US Army P-40B.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk - СШАUSA - 1939

На фотографии - самолеты Tomahawk Mk IIB канадской 414-й аэ. Британцы поставили 100 таких машин в Китай - на них летали пилоты Американской добровольческой группы "Летающие тигры" (AVG "Flying Tigers"), а еще 195 самолетов в 1941 году получил СССР. Небольшое количество поступило в Египет и Турцию.
A trio of 414 Sqn Curtiss Tomahawks. The faired underwing housing for the undercarriage leg was an unusual feature.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk - СШАUSA - 1939

A Canadian pilot poses with an RAF P-40 during a demonstration to Chief of the Air Staff Sir Charles Portal in June 1941.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk - СШАUSA - 1939

Tomahawk IIA AH925 flying from A&AEE Boscombe Down in September 1941. It passed to 30 Operational Training Unit, being struck off charge on December 31, 1944.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk - СШАUSA - 1939

Tomahawk I AH762 was purchased in the USA and is seen here shortly after arriving in the UK. It served with 239 Sqn before becoming instructional airframe 4296M in November 1943.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk - СШАUSA - 1939

Tomahawks of 414 Sqn, RCAF, at Croydon in 1942. Nearest is Mk IIA AH903/RU-Z, with Mk IIB AK276/RU-F behind.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk - СШАUSA - 1939

With the gills of its undernose radiator cowling wide open, Tomahawk IIA AH925 poses for the camera. The pilot’s ring-and-bead gunsight is clearly shown.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk - СШАUSA - 1939

With its characteristic chin fairing removed, a Tomahawk reveals its twin glycol radiators and single oil radiator.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk - СШАUSA - 1939