| Accession Number | REL33529 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Maker |
Curtiss-Wright Corporation |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Steady beam for drop tank : P-40E fighter : 2LT N Takala : 49th Fighter Group USAAF
Description
Metal steady beam for drop tank fitted to P-40E Kittyhawk (serial 41-5602) fighter.
History / Summary
Fitted to P-40E Kittyhawk (serial 41-5602) fighter that fatally crashed on 28 March 1942 near Eden New South Wales when being flown by 2LT Neal T Takala, of the 8th Pursuit Squadron of the 49th Fighter Group United States Army Air Force.
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