P40 Warhawk
The P-40 is best known as the aircraft used by Claire
Chennault's American Volunteer Group ("The Flying Tigers"). While
not an outstanding fighter, it was well used during the first half
of the war (especially in the Pacific theater), until it was
replaced by more capable types. Not counting the P-47 or the P-51,
it was the most extensively built US fighter, with almost 14,000
units being delivered before production ended in 1944.
This is part of a
series of 23 caches dedicated to the American Aircraft of
WWII. Each cache is
dedicated to a particular aircraft model and can be logged as an
individual find. The
series consists of 16 regular caches and 7 mystery
caches. The series will
be divided into 5 sub-series, one for each category of aircraft
(
Fighters, Bombers,
Seaplanes, and X-series Prototypes) and a final series
consisting of three of the most recognizable aircraft of WWII.
(P51 Mustang, B17 Flying Fortress and B29 Super
Fortress).
This cache is part of the FIGHTERS sub-series.
The log contains a code used to find the final of this
sub-series: American
WWII Aircraft-FIGHTERS (
GC1BHV4).
FIGHTERS =
N40 51.P40/P38 W074 32.F4U/F6F
This cache is located along a portion of the Randolph
Trails. These
trails are well maintained and easy to walk. There is parking for this cache
located at N40 51.752
W074 32.420.
Trail maps are readily available at most of the trail
heads. Randolph’s trail system runs a 16-mile
course traversing five parks, the Clyde Potts Reservoir
Watershed and 2,000 acres of pristine open space. The trails
link together schools with neighborhoods and connect to
Patriots’ Path at Combs Hollow and Old Brookside. Randolph’s trails should be
viewed as a work in progress as the township continues to
pursue easements and funding to expand our trail network. The
township funds 90% of design and construction costs through
state grants and developer contributions. Over $1.5 million
in state grants and developer contributions has been invested
in Randolph’s trails. Open year round, the trails
can be used from dawn to dusk and are closed at night. During
the winter months, there is no snow or ice removal, providing
a wonderful opportunity for cross-country skiers and snowshoe
enthusiasts.
GZ is in full view of the
trail, please be aware of Muggles!