Kittyhawk by blinkings
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In all some 838 examples of the Kittyhawk served with the RAAF in the South West Pacific area, making it one of the most numerous single types contributing to the defence of Australia in World War 2.
Criticised for lack of high altitude performance, the Kittyhawk was not a direct match for the Zero, but tactics were evolved that exploited the strength of the aircraft and it's ability to absorb tremendous combat damage, something the lightly built Japanese Zero could not. Rushed into service at the outbreak of the Pacific War, the first 25 aircraft were thrown against the Japanese in the defence of Port Moresby by No.75 Squadron. The Kittyhawk also served with No.3 and 450 Squadrons in the Middle East.
The young boy on the right walked past me and suggested I 'photograph this plane cos it's cool and has big teeth'! I couldn't have agreed more!
BEST VIEWED ZOOOOOOOMED!
Comments (16)
He's right! Very cool indeed!
Yes that young pilot of the future was right, beautiful plane and brilliant paintwork, oh yes and well captured.
Must have been a terror to see this gnarling, spitting creature attack out of the blue. I guess that was part of the tactic. I like the tight crop, Clive
Just love the bright white teeth. Brilliant idea photographing the teeth as well. Stunning capture my friend.
How cool these teeth look on this plane. An excellent capture.
It would also scare the livin' daylights out of me, a bit like the great white shark ... quite a historic WWII symbol, BB
Knowing how the Japanese have Demons in their culture, this must have looked like Hell to their pilots and troops.. Much under-rated, especially by the planes own makers the U.S., it was used with huge success by the RAAF in the Far East and the Desert with the RAF and RAAF once again.. A legend.. Excellent picture once more mate, and good choice by the lad! lol Rob
The kid was right! Great capture
Terrific pic.
great looking plane. Interesting history, thanks.
wonderful pov
He was right!!
Fantastic artwork.
And the little boy was spot on. Super shot. Dana
Love the zoom! What a paint job. Fine photo Andrew.
To get to this viewing of this photograph I had to wait until the Douglas ESCAPAC-II ejection seat was taken over by Martin-Baker located in Stagg Lane to feel the lift of a DeHavilland design powered by a Gypsy Moth on a long distance endurance flight to Australia. The ladies of America saw Curtiss as their ticket to fame. Like Napster, though, popularity and an early performance lead could not give me legitimacy. I couldn't just fly direct on a DC-2.