P-40 Sharkmouth

I am trying to determine the solid color, located inside the sharkmouth of a P-40K, flown by Bill Band, 16th Fighter Squadron, 1943-44. I have a black and white picture, and it is definitely a solid color (no tongue!!) I think it is either black or red. I would include the photo, but can’t figure out how to attach it to this post!! Any suggestions???

If you can email the photo to me, I’ll see what I can do for ya. I’ve sent you a PM with my email address…

Fade to Black…

I’m almost positive the solid color is black.

Thanks Jeebus - think you are probably right. Now I have to find his tail #!

Thanks again!