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| | Code: HM-HA8403 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8403
Republic P-47M Thunderbolt Diecast Model
USAAF 56th FG, 61st FS, #44-21112, George Bostwick, RAF Boxted, England, 1945 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Republic P-47M Thunderbolt | | 9" | | 10.25" |
Major George Eugene Bostwick was assigned 2 P-47s during his tour with the 62nd FS, 56th FG, US 8th AF stationed at Boxted, Essex, England. Both of the P-47s were named "Ugly Duckling" but this name was never painted on his aircraft. Bostwick scored eight aerial victories between June 7, 1944 and April 7, 1945. On March 25th 1945 Bostwick shot down an ME-262 and damaged another on April 7, 1945. Along with his eight aerial victories Major Bostwick is credited with 2 aerial damaged and 6 ground victories. Designed by Alexander Kartveli meeting a USAAC requirement for a heavy fighter, the P-47 was first flown on May 6th, 1941. Later models featured a "bubble-top" canopy rather than the sharply peaked "razorback" fuselage which resulted in poor visibility for the aircraft's pilot. The P-47, a deadly pursuit aircraft, featured 8 x 12.7mm machine guns; all mounted in the wings. Even with the complicated turbosupercharger system, the sturdy airframe and tough radial engine, the P-47 ("Jug" or "Juggernaut" as it was nicknamed) could absorb damage and still return home. Built in greater quantities than any other US fighter, the P-47 was the heaviest single-engine WWII fighter and the first piston-powered fighter to exceed 500 mph. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. 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.
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