Breitling Classic AVI Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk Bracelet A233802A1L1A1. The Classic AVI Curtiss P-40 Warhawk honours one of those legends. Conceived as a pursuit aircraft, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk first flew in 1938 and quickly proved itself as a master of agility. It wasn't just the plane's capacity for pulling jaw-dropping turns that gave it an in-flight edge, its robust structure meant it could tolerate harsh weather conditions and even many mid-air collisions. The Warhawk's defiant shark-mouth nose art sealed its reputation as the rebel of the skies.