P-47D Thunderbolt No.34, 100th FS, Tuskegee Italy 1944 HA8454 1:48

Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series P-47D Thunderbolt No.34, 100th FS, 332nd FG, "Tuskegee" Italy 1944 Hobby Master HA8454 Scale 1:48 Aircraft: P-47 Thunderbolt Razorback (P-47D) Country: USA Year: 1944 1:48 Scale Item: HA8454 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 332nd Fighter Group was established in February 1942 at Tuskegee Army Airfield, Alabama. They had to overcome racial prejudice and delay after delay before they were finally allowed to enter WWII as fighter pilots. At the end of 1943 the 100th FS was sent to Italy and assigned to the 15th AF. On April 25, 1944 they received their first six P-47s handed down from the 325th FG so the tails were painted red to cover the old markings. The Red Tails, “Tuskegee Airmen” altered history in several ways. Republic Aviation P-47D specifications Number Produced – 12,602 most numerous variant Crew – 1 Dimensions Length – 36 ft. 1 in. (11 m) Wingspan – 40 ft. 9 in. (12.42 m) Height – 14 ft. 8 in. (4.47 m)