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PostPosted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:21 pm 
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Originally posted by Mark Allen

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I'm taking a wild guess as to what the nose art on this RAAF P-40 may mean. Below is all I could come up with. I'd also like to know who the four gentlemen are and what RAAF Squadron is represented.
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These photos generated a lot of interest in Australia.

See the following forum for answers on Who, What, Where pertaining to the two photos, plus additional photos from the unit involved (76 Sqn RAAF).

http://www.adf-messageboard.com.au/invb ... topic=2962


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For whatever reason I got stuck on the tire threads.....!

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Did they install their 303 caliber machine guns or use our 50 caliber guns?


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