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P-47D Thunderbolt England, June 1944, HA8407, 1:48
Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series
P-47D Thunderbolt
5 6 t h F G , C o . C o l . D a v i d S c h i l l i n g
England, June 1944
1:48 Scale
Item: HA8407
P-47D Thunderbolt
5 6 t h F G , C o . C o l . D a v i d S c h i l l i n g
England, June 1944
1:48 Scale
Item: HA8407
Details
Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series
P-47D Thunderbolt
5 6 t h F G , C o . C o l . D a v i d S c h i l l i n g
England, June 1944
1:48 Scale
Item: HA8407
Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
The Republic Aviation P-47 “Thunderbolt” entered service in May 1942 with the introduction of
the P-47B. It had a “Razorback”, a high dorsal spine behind the side-ways opening canopy that
reduced visibility. As improvements were made a “D” variant was produced with 12,602 being
manufactured. The British developed a sliding bubble canopy for their Typhoon and this was
adopted by the USAAF starting with the P-47D-5. With its ability to survive enemy fire along with
impressive armament and bomb load the P-47 excelled at ground attack roles.
By the end of WWII Col. David Schilling was the third-ranking ace of the 56th FG “Zemke’s Wolf
Pack” having flown 132 combat missions with 22.5 air victories and 10.5 ground victories. On
December 23, 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge, David Schilling shot down 3 BF-109s and 2
FW-190s when USAAF aircraft encountered over 100 German aircraft. Schilling was promoted to
CO of the 56th FG when Zemke was captured. The nose art on 42-26641 was a popular cartoon
character of the time “Hairless Joe” from Al Capp’s “Dogpatch”.
Republic Aviation P-47D specifications
Number Produced – 12,602 most numerous variant
Crew – 1
Additional Info
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Stock#HA8407
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of ManufactureN/A
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Scale1:48
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MaterialN/A
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraWorld War II
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AircraftP-47
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PropulsionPropeller-Driven
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.