1942 Curtiss P-40N KittyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Redondo Beach, CA, USA

This 1942 Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk (serial number 42-105472) represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine combat veteran with documented history. Built in New York and deployed to the Pacific Theatre as "White 17" with nose art "Spooky" and "Dolores," this aircraft served with the 7th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group USAAF, where pilots Lt. H.W. Harris and Lt. J.J. O'Neil achieved three confirmed kills against Japanese aircraft in Spring 1944 - the original kill markings remain visible on the airframe. After being written off during the war and buried for 50 years, the aircraft was recovered by its current owner, who initiated a...

Year: 1942

Make: Curtiss

Series: P-40N

Model: P-40N Kittyhawk

Tail #: Not Listed

Serial #: 42-105472

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes: New parts added to the project monthly. Built in New York in 1942 and shipped to the South Pacific to fight in the war against the Japanese. This aircraft was known as White 17 with the nose art of “Spooky” and “Dolores” while serving in combat in the Pacific Theatre with the 7th Fighter Squadron of the 49th Fighter Group USAAF. Piloted by Lt H W Harris and Lt J J O’Neil who scored 3+ kills in the Spring 1944 in this aircraft. The kill markings still clearly visible on the original outer skin below the pilots name. At some stage while in theatre this aircraft was written off by the USAAF as they transitioned to the P38. Subsequently, the buried aircraft was discovered 50 years later and recovered for preservation by its current owner. Ultimately, it was decided that the aircraft should be rebuilt to flying status and the rebuild was started during 1999 and has progressed to the near completion of the fuselage and internal equipment. Supplied with the project is the substantial original wreckage including original wings confirming identity and provenance of this historic airframe. As many original parts as possible being utilized in its rebuild and supplied with the Project.