Our P-40 Warhawk, a symbol of courage and resilience, embarked on its illustrious journey from the production lines of World War II. Born with the call sign PT462, it left the factory in July 1944, adorned with the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin 70 engine, ready to join the ranks of heroes.

Following its inception, PT462 served dutifully, first stationed at RAF Colerne in Wiltshire, then briefly at 215 M.U. in Dumfries, Scotland, before venturing to the European theater with the Mediterranean Allied Air Force.

In November 1944, PT462 found itself under the banner of No.4 Squadron of the South African Air Force, patrolling the Italian Adriatic Coast with the distinguished codes ‘KJ-Z’. Throughout its service, it undertook numerous operational sorties, showcasing its prowess in tactical reconnaissance and ground attack operations.

Post-war, PT462 embarked on a new chapter, transitioning to the Italian Air Force as MM4100, and later to the Israeli Air Force as ‘20-67’. After a period of storage and display, it was rediscovered in 1976, its faded markings a testament to its storied past.

A remarkable restoration journey followed, culminating in PT462's triumphant return to the skies in 1987, adorned with a striking green and blue camouflage. Transatlantic travels led it to Florida in 1994, before returning home to the UK in 1998, where it reclaimed its rightful place in the sky under the registration G-CTIX.

Under the meticulous care of the Aircraft Restoration Company since 2017, PT462's legacy is celebrated with a painstaking restoration, ensuring its historic significance lives on. Today, PT462 continues to inspire awe and admiration, a testament to its enduring spirit and timeless valor."

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Our P-40 Warhawk, a symbol of courage and resilience, embarked on its illustrious journey from the production lines of World War II. Born with the call sign PT462, it left the factory in July 1944, adorned with the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin 70 engine, ready to join the ranks of heroes.

Following its inception, PT462 served dutifully, first stationed at RAF Colerne in Wiltshire, then briefly at 215 M.U. in Dumfries, Scotland, before venturing to the European theater with the Mediterranean Allied Air Force.

In November 1944, PT462 found itself under the banner of No.4 Squadron of the South African Air Force, patrolling the Italian Adriatic Coast with the distinguished codes ‘KJ-Z’. Throughout its service, it undertook numerous operational sorties, showcasing its prowess in tactical reconnaissance and ground attack operations.

Post-war, PT462 embarked on a new chapter, transitioning to the Italian Air Force as MM4100, and later to the Israeli Air Force as ‘20-67’. After a period of storage and display, it was rediscovered in 1976, its faded markings a testament to its storied past.

A remarkable restoration journey followed, culminating in PT462's triumphant return to the skies in 1987, adorned with a striking green and blue camouflage. Transatlantic travels led it to Florida in 1994, before returning home to the UK in 1998, where it reclaimed its rightful place in the sky under the registration G-CTIX.

Under the meticulous care of the Aircraft Restoration Company since 2017, PT462's legacy is celebrated with a painstaking restoration, ensuring its historic significance lives on. Today, PT462 continues to inspire awe and admiration, a testament to its enduring spirit and timeless valor."