Daniel-Wales-Images In reply to FooFighter7 [2017-03-10 02:27:16 +0000 UTC]
I couldn't agree more, TFC's early Curtiss pair are as stunning as they come, and the P-40C in particular is a masterpiece.
As for the Lightning, I know the Red Bull fleet get more than their fair share of criticism for the branding, but that Lightning is drop dead gorgeous in the flesh, and like you say that streamlined intake is just perfect. I think people forget sometimes that you can appreciate a so called warbird as a machine in their own right. It isn't always about the combat history. There are a number of Lightnings flying in military colours that serve as ambassadors for that side of their history. The Red Bull Lightning was not a combat survivor and the majority of her flying history was with the National Air Races at Reno and Cleveland, and though the Lightning I think never wore sponsorship during that time, I think we all know that branding is not exactly uncommon on racing warbirds.
I wish more people would look past the logo and appreciate just how stunning she is with that perfect polished skin.
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