Piloted by ace Major George Preddy the Cripes A' Mighty provided the deadly speed and maneuverability that won over 32 air combat victories by the end of WWII.
One of the few fighter pilots to achieve ace in both the European and Pacific theaters Col. John D. Landers won a total of 14 aerial victories in his military career.
Charles Chuck Older flew his P-40 with the 3rd Pursuit Squadron known as the Hell's Angels. He became one of the first two flying AVG aces on Christmas day in 1941.