Kittyhawk Collection

The Wright Flyer I makes its first flight of 120 feet in 12 seconds, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 10
KW330002 The Wright Flyer I makes its first flight of 120 feet in 12 seconds, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 10.35am, 17 December 1903 (b/w photo) by Daniels, John T

First flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 120 feet in 12 seconds, 10. 35am December 17th 1903 (b / w photo)
1273724 First flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 120 feet in 12 seconds, 10.35am December 17th 1903 (b/w photo) by Daniels, John T

Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk IV -these progressively replaced the interim Boomerang with Australian fighter squadrons serving in the Pacific

North Carolina, Outer Banks, Kitty Hawk, Beach
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North Carolina, Outer Banks, Kill Devil Hills, Wright Brothers National Memorial

North Carolina, Outer Banks, Kitty Hawk pier

North Carolina, Outer Banks, Kitty Hawk, homes overlooking the ocean

A Kittybomber Curtiss P-40 plane of Number 112 Squadron of the Royal Air Force, nicknamed the " Shark Squadron"

Wilbur lying on damaged machine after unsuccessful trial at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, December 14, 1903, (b/w photo)
1273729 Wilbur lying on damaged machine after unsuccessful trial at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, December 14, 1903, (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Crumpled glider wrecked by the wind on Hill of the Wreck, October 10th 1900
1273730 Crumpled glider wrecked by the wind on Hill of the Wreck, October 10th 1900 by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Wilbur and Orville Wright and the first powered flight, North Carolina, December 17 1903
Wilbur and Orville Wright and the first powered flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, December 17 1903. Photograph ACKNOWLEDGEMENT must be made to The Smithsonian Institution

Nose art on a Curtiss P-40E Warhawk
Close-up view of the nose art on a Curtiss P-40E Warhawk on display at the Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa, Idaho

Curtiss P-40E -known as the Warhawk in the US and the Kittyhawk in the RAF, the type was loved by its pilots for its ability to withstand combat damage

WORLD WAR II: KITTYHAWK. A P-40 single-engine fighter plane in flight, called Kittyhawk, Tomahawk and Warhawk by the British, flown in World War II. Photograph, c1943

A P-40E Warhawk and a P-51D Mustang Kimberly Kaye in flight near Chino, California

Two Curtiss P-40 Warhawks in flight near Nampa, Idaho

A group of P-40 Warhawks fly in formation near Nampa, Idaho

A replica of the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk is part of the Peterson Air and Space Museum at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The P-40 was Americas foremost fighter in service when World War II began

Military planes fly in formation during a Heritage Flight
March 2, 2014 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon joins in formation with a P-40 Warhawk (front), P-51 Mustang (bottom), and an F-86 Sabre (top)

A P-51D Mustang Kimberly Kaye and a P-40E Warhawk in flight
A North American P-51D Mustang Kimberly Kaye and a Curtiss P-40E Warhawk in flight near Chino, California

A P-40N Warhawk in flight near Chino, California

P-40 Warhawks flying over Chino, California

A P-40E Warhawk in flight near Livermore, California

Cockpit of a P-40E Warhawk

A Curtiss P-40E Warhawk in flight near Chino, California

Space Shuttle Endeavour mounted on a modified Boeing 747 shuttle carrier aircraft
Decembe 12, 2008 - After a three-day trip from California, the shuttle carrier aircraft and its piggyback passenger, Space Shuttle Endeavour

Silhouette of a Curtiss P-40E Warhawk in flight near Chino, California

Illustration of a Curtiss P40-C Warhawk of the Flying Tigers

Illustration of a Curtis P-40 Warhawk flown by 2nd Lt. George Welch, 47th Pursuit Squadron, 15th Pursuit Group, Wheeler Field, Oahu, Hawaii, December 7, 1941

A P-36 Kingcobra, two Curtiss P-40N Warhawks, and a P-51D Mustang in flight
A Bell P-63 Kingcobra, two Curtiss P-40N Warhawk, and a North American P-51D Mustang in flight near Chino, California

P-40 Warhawk flying over Chino, California

Two P-40 Warhawks and a P-51D Mustang flying over Chino, California

Dinosaurs run wild and robotic androids melt into the highway
There is said to be a spot on Route 66 where the past, present and future co-exist in a bizarre and surreal time-line. Allosaurus dinosaurs run wild, robotic androids melt into the highway

Curtiss Kittyhawk of the Australian Air Force

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"From the First Flight to World War II: The Kittyhawk Legacy" Step back in time to December 17th, 1903, when history was made at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. In a black and white photo that captures the momentous occasion, the Wright Flyer I soars through the sky for a remarkable 120 feet in just 12 seconds. It was a groundbreaking achievement that forever changed aviation. But Kitty Hawk's significance didn't end there. Fast forward to World War II, and another iconic aircraft takes center stage - the Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk IV. These powerful planes progressively replaced their predecessors as they joined Number 112 Squadron of the Royal Air Force. With its sleek design and formidable capabilities, it became known as the "Kittybomber. " Yet amidst triumphs were moments of adversity. A haunting image shows Wilbur Wright lying next to his damaged machine after an unsuccessful trial at Kitty Hawk on December 14th, 1903. It serves as a reminder that even great pioneers face setbacks along their journey. Nature too had its role to play in shaping history. On October 10th, 1900, strong winds wreaked havoc on a crumpled glider atop Hill of the Wreck. This wreckage stands as testament to both Mother Nature's power and humanity's unwavering determination. As war raged on during World War II, more variations of the P-40 emerged - such as the famous P-40E Warhawk or "Kittyhawk. " Its nose art proudly displayed on these planes showcased individuality and camaraderie among pilots who risked their lives for freedom. The skies came alive with multiple aircraft flying side by side near Nampa, Idaho - two Curtiss P-40 Warhawks showcasing their might against any adversary they encountered. In flight alongside them soared another legendary plane - Kimberly Kaye - a P-51D Mustang.