Breitling Event 2001. This P-40E (USAAF serial 41-25158) was delivered to the RAF as ET482 and transferred later to RNZAF 14th squadron as NZ3009 and in 1994 there began a 3yrs restoration of this Beauty. After some years at Duxford she's now again in NZ.
The Old Stick & Rudder Company's P-40E NZ3009 is based at Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, and is one of the regular stars at Warbirds over Wanaka. The aircraft is in an American Volunteer Group 'Flying Tigers' colour scheme.
After years of operation with the Old Flying Machine Company at Duxford, Warhawk NZ3009 (US serial 41-25158) returned to her native New Zealand. The aircraft will forever be linked to legendary Kiwi warbird pilot Ray Hanna.
This P-40E (USAAF serial 41-25158) was delivered to the RAF as ET482. In April 1942 it went to the RNZAF as NZ3009, and served with 14th squadron till wars end. In 1994 restoration to airworthy conditions began, which took 3 years. (scan from print)