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When New Zealand needed a modern fighter in 1941 the Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk was the best available at short notice. It was up to the job, and six operational squadrons flew them in combat during the most arduous phase of the Pacific war.
This book covers all aspects of the Kittyhawk service with the RNZAF; training, operational squadrons, the Servicing Units and special units such as the Gunnery Training School. The colours and markings are a prominent part of the book, as the P-40 schemes varied so much with the changing war situation.

Contents
Road to the Kittyhawk
Development of the Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk
Deliveries to New Zealand
The Tonga P-40s
Ferry Flights
Pacific Bases
Fighter Maintenance Units
"Gloria Lyons" A No. 4 SU Story
The Squadrons
Operations
Home Bases and Operational Training
The Cost
Camouflage and Markings
Appendix 1 Observations at Rukuhia circa 1960
Appendix 2 Curtiss Factory Paint Specifications
Appendix 3 Camouflage and Identification Colours

About the authors:
Malcolm Laird has published a number of books on aviation subjects, authoring some and illustrating others.
David Duxbury is one of New Zealand's leading authorities on the RNZAF in the Pacific War. He has researched and written on this subject since a young age.