Aircraft History
Constructors Number 33915. This aircraft was one of approximately forty built as a dual control 'trainer' version, TP-40N.

Wartime History
After the war was stored at Walnut Ridge, AK on October 11, 1945.

Post War
Owned by H. L. Pemberton, Niles MI and registered as N923, under restoration. Next owned by Paul Mantz of Los Angeles in 1959. Afterwards, owned by Frank G. Tallman / Movieland of the Air, Orange County, CA, 1969-1984.

Display
Purchased in 1985 by Kermit Weeks / Fantasy of Flight (Weeks Air Museum). Stored from 1985 - 1994 while under restoration to airworthy status. Assigned registration: NX923. Made its first flight after restoration in April 2004. Valued at $1.7 million USD.

References
Fantasy of Flight - TP-40 Profile
WRG - P-40 44-7923 profile
USAAF Aircraft Serial Numbers profile for 44-7923

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009