Aircraft History
Constructors Number 29068

Wartime History
Took off from Iron Range Airfield in either late February or March 1, 1944 by Lt. Marion Hawke who was killed in an accident with a P-47D 42-22973. The aircraft was condemned on March 2, 1944.

Wreckage
Recovered in 1973 from Iron Range. Dick Hourigan of Melbourne may have recovered the wreckage. Acquired by Charles Darby from either Dick Hourigan or Graham Hoskings, both of Melbourne in 1991. Other owners include Judy Pay. Next it was stored at Pioneer Aero Restorations Ltd.

Restoration
Restored to flying condition with over 10,000 hours and several years of restoration. A second seat for a passenger was added, making it a TP-40N. Today owned by Chris Prevost of Vintage Aircraft, registered as N540TP on July 20, 2004. First flight in January 2009. Valued at $2.5 million. Restored with nose number 21, and Lt. R. Melikian with three Japanese flags on the left side of the cockpit.

References
Article "Pacific Aircraft Ltd. The P-40 People" by Charles Darby
Warbirds International, December 1985 page 16-25
Fighter Takes Flight Press Democrat January 30, 2009

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October 1, 2009

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