Description

In 1943, the 8th Air Force was launching raids on Germany with its B-17 and B-24 from England. The aim was to destroy German main production factories. Unfortunately, losses during these missions were very heavy and it became urgent to develop a fighter able to escort the bombers over enemy soil. The limited ranges of the Spitfire and P-38 Lightning did not make these fighters able to go further than Paris, leaving the bombers alone to fend for themselves for the rest of the flight. With the development of the P-47, this problem was overcome. The P-47 was the first single-seated fighter to be equipped with a supercharger, allowing it to fly at the same high altitude as the bombers. This high-flying fighter was armed with eight 12.7mm machine guns that proved very useful in the intense fighting that occurred in the European skies. Equipped with drop tanks for longer range, the P-47D was then able to escort the bombers all the way to the German border. The Thunderbolt also allowed many Allied pilots to become Aces. Bomber crews plagued day after day by intensive German interceptions, would remark that the presence of the P-47 was of great help. This is the representation of P-47D early production that was nicknamed Razorback because of the shape of the upper part of the fuselage behind the cockpit. 

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 2
Parts: 65+
- Painting and assembly required
- 4 sprues
- Molded in grey plastic
- One decal sheet
- Clear parts
- Highly detailed cockpit interior and landing gear
- Fully engraved panel lines and rivet details
- Various under-wing stores include bombs, rockets and fuel tank
- Two optional propellers
- Includes decals and paint guides for the following versions:

1. Lt. Cecil O. Dean, 317^th FS / 325^th FG, spring 1944, Foggia, Italy
2. Lt. A.H. Rainbow, 391^st FS / 366^th FG, late 1944, France

- Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

Flat Black
Silver
Interior Green
Metallic Grey
Red Brown
Gunmetal
Olive Drab
Neutral Grey FS 36173
Yellow
Red (for option A above only)
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