hello people
here is the fix for Hawk III number 2503, after thorough research, I had come from and the inscription on the other side. and the web pages
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/hawk/2503.htmlHere is the history of Hawk 2503 -
Pilot Mu-fei Chang (rescued)
Landed Force August 16, 1937
Aircraft History
Built by Curtiss. Sold Assigned to China and to the Chinese Air Force, 5th Pursuit Group, 25 Pursuit Squadron, aircraft number '03 '. Painted dark green, the tail was painted with blue and white stripes. Fuselage number 2503rd On the nose was painted "Ningpo Special" "?? ? ?" was painted on the nose, probably commemorating donations from Citizens of Ningpo City.
Mission History
One of six That aircraft took off at 15:15 led the 25th Pursuit Squadron commander Capt. Ming-teh Tu That took off from Yangchow Airfield on a mission to attack Japanese positions and barracks in Shanghai.
Two of the Hawk III provided top cover for carrying four bombs (one with four 50 kg bombs and three with six18kg Carried bombs under wing on wing racks). Over the target, They encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire and this aircraft was probably hit on its bomb run in the fuel tank would be "large caliber machine gun" fire (possibly Hotchkiss 13 mm or even 25 mm cannon). The five Remaining Hawk III's returned to Yangchow Airfield landing at 17:30.
Damaged by Japanese anti-aircraft fire and force landed at the Far East Stadium (?? ???) in Shanghai. The pilot was rescued by Chinese Civilians.
Wreckage
The wreckage was captured by the Japanese Army and extensively photographed by western and the Japanese press. Afterward, the wreckage was Salvaged and shipped to Japan and was exhibited During October 1937 in Tokyo. Ultimate fate unknown.
repair skin as I think he looked
http://www.uloz.to/xctAmkb/archie-hawk-iii-2503-ningpo-special-7z