WWII History: P-40 Warhawk -- Fighting Its Way Into History
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Students will have the opportunity to learn about and discuss how the P-40 Warhawk, often considered one of the lesser American fighters, played a significant role from the beginning to the end of WWII. We will look closely at how the P-40 fought and contributed in North Africa, China, and the South Pacific. We will learn how our pilots, although underdogs against fighters such as the A6M Zero and BF 109, often fought and won. Students will learn specifics of air and ground battles where the...
Learn the place of the P-40 Warhawk in World War II history. Understand the details of how the P-40 Warhawk achieved its reputation. Explore the experiences of a few famous P-40 pilots.
I spent eight years in the United States Air Force as a radar technician. Working with the highly mobile radar of a forward air control post I traveled the world in C-130s, was buzzed by A-10s, and became proficient with various weaponry. Since the third grade I have been a student of the history of military aircraft, especially World War II fighters.
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Receiving a master’s degree in English from BYU with an emphasis in creative writing was the beginning of a lifelong love affair with all things creative: novels, plays, movies, painting, music, dance, origami, cosplay, juggling, computer games,...
Group Class
$13
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 35 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class