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Old 04-19-2012, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Igo kyu View Post
Looks as if there's a radial cowling behind it.

Are we really sure it's not a hawk 75/P36?
I know my Curtiss Hawks. Note the exhaust stacks on the side of the engine cowling and the scoop on top.

That is a Hawk 87.

What you are seeing in the background is the Prop, Spinner and reduction gear box that broke off in the crash.
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