One doesn’t generally think of P-40s flying off an aircraft carrier but such was the case during Operation Torch,…

One doesn’t generally think of P-40s flying off an aircraft carrier but such was the case during Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa.

Originally shared by Pete Panozzo

Curtiss P-40F Warhawks of 33rd FG take off from USS Chenango CVE-28 carrier. Operation Torch North Africa

https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/aircrafts-2-3/p-40-warhawk/p-40f-warhawks-33rd-fg-take-offffrom-uss-chenango-cve-28-carrier-nortf-afrika/