Peter Teichman is no stranger to the war bird community, His love for WW2 hardware is clear for all to see. The 2nd May 2013 was a day to remember for all who attended the unveiling of P-40 Kitty hawk G-KITT. Owned by the Hanger 11 stable (owned by Peter ), the aircraft has undergone an 8 month, re-furb with a great new paintjob. Finished in the colours of Phillip Adair’s ‘Lulu Belle’ of the 89th FS, the aircraft looks absolutely stunning, with a great attention to detail applied.

Peter used social network site Facebook to spread the word and invite friends of the Hangar 11 team to an impromptu gathering to unveil the new colours. I must admit, it was a great atmosphere and I felt very welcomed from the off. Peter really is a superb guy, choosing to mingle with the assembled crowds and was very happy to chat to everyone. It felt like a big family in some respects and we were all offered a limited offer T-shirt to support Hangar 11.

With the official unveiling done, It was a great privilege to see the P-40 fly for the first time in its new colours. A stunning display was put on by Peter and you can see in his flying just how much he enjoys flying his war birds. Upon landing, you couldn’t fail to see the beaming smile of satisfaction on Teichman’s face. Job well done Peter and the Hangar 11 crew. I’d like to say a big thank you to all those involved and look forward to seeing G-KITT on the airshow circuit……

By Neil Darby

Tags: G-KITT, Hangar 11, North Weald, P40 Kittyhawk, Peter Teichman