1/48 P-47D "Nose Art"

1/48 P-47D "Nose Art"The Republic P 47 Thunderbolt was the largest and heaviest single engine fighter to see service in WWII. In the early stages of the USAAF's campaign against "Fortress Europe," the P 47 was the only fighter able to provide the bombers with an escort until the ultimate escort, the P 51 B & D Mustangs entered service. However, far from making them obsolete, this freed the P 47s to attack ground targets, a role at which they excelled. Key Features Medium

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was the largest and heaviest single-engine fighter to see service in WWII. In the early stages of the USAAF's campaign against "Fortress Europe," the P-47 was the only fighter able to provide the bombers with an escort until the ultimate escort, the P-51 B & D Mustangs entered service. However, far from making them obsolete, this freed the P-47s to attack ground targets, a role at which they excelled. Key Features Medium grey plastic pieces molded to sprue trees. Clear pieces for canopy included. Single seat cockpit. Recessed panel lines give authentic look. Detailed cockpit and landing gear. Realistic Double Wasp engine and exhaust turbine. Full armament package. Detailed pictorial instructions. Specs Scale: 1/48 Requires Assembly Paint Hobby Knife Cement DUE TO SMALL PARTS THAT MAY BE SWALLOWED KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AGE 3 AND YOUNGER.