N9837A - 1941 CURTISS P 40E WARHAWK

1941

CURTISS

P-40E WARHAWK

N9837A

Used

This restoration is finished in colors of the first P-40E flown by Col. Robert L. Scott between April 29, 1942 and September 1, 1942 during his tour of duty in China/Burma. In 1942 and early 1943 he had three P-40’s assigned to him. The first, which is this aircraft, was an E Model loaned to him by General Chennault. Col. Scott’s exploits with this first P-40, which he nicknamed, “Old Exterminator”, were colorfully written in his book, “God Is My Co-Pilot”. Fortunately, retired Brigadier General Robert L Scott was able to provide his assistance in documenting the paint scheme. The aircraft is restored to appear as it would have appeared during May or June of 1942, prior to his taking command on July 4, 1942, of the remnants of the AVG into the new 23rd Fighter Group as its first commanding officer. All of the detailed markings on the aircraft were done with reference to Curtiss original factory drawings on micro film as obtained from the Smithsonian. In addition, through research, black and white pictures from the Smithsonian were obtained to document other items such as the instrument panel and radio layout, and to the extent possible, given the need for modern radios, we replicated the original with WWII instruments and gauges, including P-40E NOS items. The paint colors were obtained from paint chips and military spec numbers and painted as the original in flat finish. The original aircraft was painted with a flat lacquer and used a Sikin’s two part process with a clear flat. The nose art is hand painted as were the original aircraft in the field, utilizing locally available paint, usually a gloss enamel. Stunning, Award Winning Restoration to Original WWII.

Total Time since Award Winning Restoration: 380 hours

Allison V-1710, 350 hours since overhaul by J.R.S.

King KTR-900 Com King KXP-750A transponder King KNR-630 nav Apollo 618C Loran with map

Rear fuselage tanks – 190 gallons total Oxygen 30” wheels & brakes

All of the detailed markings on the aircraft were done with reference to Curtiss original factory drawings on micro film as obtained from the Smithsonian. The paint colors were obtained from paint chips and military spec numbers and painted as the original in flat finish. The original aircraft was painted with a flat lacquer and used a Sikin’s two part process with a clear flat. The nose art is hand painted as were the original aircraft in the field, utilizing locally available paint, usually a gloss enamel.

Through research, black and white pictures from the Smithsonian were obtained to document other items such as the instrument panel and radio layout, and to the extent possible, given the need for modern radios, we replicated the original with WWII instruments and gauges, including P-40E NOS items.

Annual inspection completed May 2005 Aircraft certified in the Limited category as a P-40N