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Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8410
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model
USAAF 78th FG, 84th FS, #42-28878 Eileen, Frank Oiler, RAF Duxford, England, 1944

1:48 Scale   Length   Width
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt   9"   10.25"

Lt. Frank Oiler served with the 84th FS/78th FG from June 26, 1944 until March 28, 1945. The 84th FG was stationed at RAF Duxford (USAAF Station 357) England between April 1943 – October 1945. On February 22,1945 Oiler was made CO of "F" Flight. During his tour of duty Lt. Oiler had two P-47's, 42-75429 and 42-28878 both wearing his girlfriend's name "Eileen". Late in 1944 the 78th FG began receiving P-51D's with Oiler assigned to P-51D WZ-S "Sherman Was Right" and 42-28878 was transferred to the 56th FG.

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt

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.

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Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series

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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