P-40C Warhawk S/N 41-13437
The Incident:
Pilot John G Patterson was on patrol flight NW of Grotta Point when his engine caught fire and he was forced to land at Reykjavík Airfield. The aircraft sustained minor damage and was repaired.
The Crew:
Pilot John G Patterson survived.
The Aircraft:
Mfg: Curtiss Wright Corporation
S/N: 41-13437
Operator: USAAF, 33 Fighter Squadron
The squadron operated a fleet of P-40 from August 6. 1941 to June 9. 1945
Details on aircraft: Wikipedia, Youtube
