Warbird is a term used to describe vintage military aircraft. Although the term originally implied piston driven aircraft from the World War II era, it is now often extended to include all military aircraft, including jet powered aircraft, that are no longer in military service.
Curtiss P-40K "Warhawk" - The P-40 was the Army's front-line fighter at the outset of WWII. This aircraft is restored in the colors of the 11th Fighter Squadron, 343rd Fighter Group, stationed in the Aleutian Islands during WWII. (Jerry Zollman Photo - John Fry Productions postcard)
North American P-51-D "Mustang" - Designed and built in 117 days, the Mustang saw service with allied forces in Europe and limited action against the Japanese in the Pacific War. The Mustang began the Korean War as the United Nations' main fighter, but was relegated to a ground attack role when superseded by jet fighters early in the conflict. (North American Photo - John Fry Productions postcard)
Lockheed P-38H "Lightining" - First flown in 1939, the Lightning went through significant growing pains before reaching its full potential. This "H" model is pictured over the mountains of Southern California, near the factory, in 1943. (Lockheed Photo - John Fry Productions postcard)
Republic P-47D "Thunderbolt" - Known affectionately as the "Jug", the P-47 was used as both a high-altitude escort fighter and a low-level fighter bomber. This plane was restored in the colors of "Tarheel Hal", flown by Lt. Davis of the 358th Fighter Group, 366th Fighter Squadron. (Jerry Zollman Photo - John Fry Productions postcard)
Curtiss P-40K "Warhawk" - The P-40 was the Army's front-line fighter at the outset of WWII. This aircraft is restored in the colors of the 11th Fighter Squadron, 343rd Fighter Group, stationed in the Aleutian Islands during WWII. (Jerry Zollman Photo - John Fry Productions postcard)
North American P-51-D "Mustang" - Designed and built in 117 days, the Mustang saw service with allied forces in Europe and limited action against the Japanese in the Pacific War. The Mustang began the Korean War as the United Nations' main fighter, but was relegated to a ground attack role when superseded by jet fighters early in the conflict. (North American Photo - John Fry Productions postcard)
Lockheed P-38H "Lightining" - First flown in 1939, the Lightning went through significant growing pains before reaching its full potential. This "H" model is pictured over the mountains of Southern California, near the factory, in 1943. (Lockheed Photo - John Fry Productions postcard)
Republic P-47D "Thunderbolt" - Known affectionately as the "Jug", the P-47 was used as both a high-altitude escort fighter and a low-level fighter bomber. This plane was restored in the colors of "Tarheel Hal", flown by Lt. Davis of the 358th Fighter Group, 366th Fighter Squadron. (Jerry Zollman Photo - John Fry Productions postcard)
