Airplane Model*Hobby Master HA8452 1:48 P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback – Miniature Marvels: Airplane Models & Painted Dice

Hobby Master 1:48 P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback HA8452. 42-22668, Col. Neel Kearby “Fiery Ginger IV” 348th FG., New Guinea, March 1944.

Highly detailed diecast pre-finished collector model airplane.Each model comes with display stand, rolling gears, and is assembled and ready to display.

The Republic Aviation P-47 Thunderbolt entered service in May 1942 with the introduction ofthe P-47B. It had a Razorback, a high dorsal spine behind the side ways opening canopy thatreduced visibility. As improvements were made a D variant was produced with 12,602 beingmanufactured. The British developed a sliding bubble canopy for their Typhoon and this wasadopted by the USAAF starting with the P-47D 5. With its ability to survive enemy fire along withimpressive armament and bomb load the P-47 excelled at ground attack roles.

By March 5, 1944 Col. Neel Kearby had scored 21 victories and was trying to beat EddieRickenbackers 26 total. On this day Kearby and two other pilots attacked a Japanese formationwith Kearby downing the lead aircraft while his wingmen took out the Japanese wing men. BeforeKearby knew it he had a Japanese aircraft on his tail and was unable to shake it. Flying P-4742-22668 Fiery Ginger IV Kearby didnt return to base. Col. Kearby was one of two P-47 pilotsto receive the Medal of Honor.