Here is my 1/48 Hasegawa P-40E Kittyhawk built to represent Sqn Ldr John Jackson's Kittyhawk. This is a classic example though of research coming to light after the model was built - argh! The photos I found for Jackson's aeroplane are in fact for a later "H" coded Kittyhawk in the two tone Khaki and Earth. I've since found out that it's most likely the aeroplane Jackson perished in combat over Port Moresby on 28th April, 1942 was painted in a overall khaki as supplied from that initial USAAF batch acquired by the RAAF. There simply wasn't time to give these Kitty's a more elaborate camo, the situation was so desperate.
John Jackson is the very definition of hero in my books. A wealthy businessman and grazier, Jackson could easily have settled for a instructor job during the war, certainly given his age as another factor. In his words though, he had a lot to fight for and fight he did. One of my most treasured books is titled "A lot to fight for", which is a collection of his letters home and entries in his personal diary - all put together by his daughter and son after the passing of their mother. It's written in the language of the time - in his own words and very moving. If anyone is interested in reading this book, please let me know and I will pass on the contact details for Patricia and Arthur Jackson.
One day, I 'will re-do Jackson's P-40E, in a appropriate colour scheme in honour of this tower of a man. His story I do believe should be taught in schools as a example of the supreme sacrifice he made for all of our collective freedom.