Did other planes, fighters etc. use the Shark Mouth & Teeth or was that limited to one outfit or specific fighter ?
The sharks teeth paint scheme originated with The Flying Tigers on their P-40's flown by the American Volunteer Group which was formed to help defend China against Japan prior to the onset of America's entry into war with Japan. Fact or Fiction - the paint scheme was said to be adopted to strike fear into the Japanese pilots.
drover
This is true (and I guess the paint scheme being to intimidate the Japs is also true).
The P40 tomahawk/warhawk is the fighter most associated with the shark's teeth, but I do believe it was on other fighters as well. Helos too in later engagements as Dan mentioned.
I'm partial to the P51 D Mustang as Grampa fought in one, but being a Marine myself I have a soft spot for the F4U Corsair. They both had their strong points, and not too many weak points.
