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A replica of the P-40E Tomahawk used during WWII by the Flying Tigers, founders of the 14th Air Force, is mounted near the Command Post for the viewing pleasure of the public. On the plaque: "This aircraft is dedicated to all the Past, Present, and Future Flying Tigers, those who blazed a path of glory in the China Skies in World War II, and those who blaze a path of glory into space." A ceremonial event was held for the unveiling of the war fighter at the 30th Space Wing Headquarters at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California on April 17, 2001

A replica of the P-40E Tomahawk used during WWII by the Flying Tigers,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

A construction worker prepares a replica of the vintage P-40E Tomahawk for assembly at its new home in front of 14th Air Force Headquarters at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The P-40 was a leading fighter in the aerial campaign of WWII. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Warhawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

A construction worker prepares a replica of the vintage P-40E Tomahawk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

14th Air Force Commander Major General William "Bill" R. Looney III speaks of the prestige and history of the P-40E Tomahawk that stands behind him at the ceremonial unveiling, on April 17, 2001, of the replica aerial fighter. The monument is located at the headquarters of the 30th Space Wing at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Warhawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

14th Air Force Commander Major General William "Bill" R. Looney III sp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

A contract welder from Los Angeles, California puts the finishing touches on the cross member that will support the wings of a replica P-40E Tomahawk, after it is placed on a display stand. The P-40E will be on display at the 14th Air Force Headquarters at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Warhawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

A contract welder from Los Angeles, California puts the finishing touc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

With the P-40E Tomahawk memorial in the background, Clifford Long 14th Air Force Association president and former P-40 pilot addresses a gathering of 200 guests at the unveiling ceremony. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Tomahawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

With the P-40E Tomahawk memorial in the background, Clifford Long 14th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More