Detail & Scale Vol 62 P-40 Warhawk Bert Kinzey Aviation Reference Book

Product Description

The P-40 Warhawk was one of the most widely used Allied fighters of World War II, serving in every major combat theater and flown by famous units such as the Flying Tigers, RAF Desert Air Force squadrons, and numerous Allied air forces around the world.

This Detail & Scale Volume 62 by renowned aviation author Bert Kinzey covers the later development of the P-40 family, from the P-40D through the XP-40Q experimental variants. This expanded edition features a larger format and additional color photography, making it one of the most desirable references for aviation historians and model builders.

The book provides detailed coverage of airframe changes, operational history, markings, camouflage schemes, cockpit details, armament, and technical features unique to each variant. It serves as an excellent companion to Volume 61, which covers the earlier P-40 models.

For scale modelers, the volume offers invaluable references for building accurate P-40E, K, M, N, and experimental XP-40Q aircraft in any scale.

Features

• Detail & Scale Series Volume 62

• Written by Bert Kinzey

• Expanded format with additional color photography

• Covers P-40D through XP-40Q variants

• Extensive wartime and technical photography

• Aircraft detail photographs

• Color and markings references

• Dedicated scale modeling section

• Softcover format

Historical Significance

The Curtiss P-40 served with Allied air forces throughout World War II and became famous through the exploits of the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) in China. While later overshadowed by newer fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt, the P-40 was rugged, reliable, and effective in ground attack and low-altitude combat roles.

The later P-40 variants featured improved engines, increased fuel capacity, and enhanced performance, allowing the aircraft to remain competitive throughout much of the war.

Topics Covered

• P-40D development

• P-40E combat operations

• P-40F and Merlin-powered variants

• P-40K, M, and N models

• Export and Allied service aircraft

• XP-40Q experimental development

• Cockpit and airframe details

• Armament configurations

• Camouflage and markings

• Technical specifications

• Scale modeling references

• Operational history

Condition

Pre-owned reference book in very good condition. Light shelf wear and handling marks consistent with age and use. Interior pages appear complete and readable. Please review photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Specifications

Why You'll Like It

• Excellent reference for P-40 Warhawk model projects

• Covers later-war variants often overlooked in other references

• Valuable information on XP-40Q experimental aircraft

• Extensive technical and detail photography

• Useful for camouflage and markings research

• Out-of-print and increasingly collectible