Easy Model Platinum Collection 39307
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Display Model
USAAF 56th FG, 62nd FS, #42-26628 Rozzie Geth II/Miss Fire, Fred Christensen |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Republic P-47D Thunderbolt | | 9" | | 10.25" |
Fred J "Chris" Christensen Jr. ended the war with 21.5 kills and flew 107 missions. He is currently the highest scoring living U.S. Ace. While flying P-47D 42-26628 LM-C "Miss Fire" / "Rozzie Geth II" he became famous for downing six enemy in one encounter.
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 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Easy Model "Platinum Collection" range presents highy-affordable, ready-made plastic models of military aircraft. While these models may not have the same "heft" as their diecast siblings, they do offer remarkable value for money. Most importantly, they look perfectly at home alongside diecast modes, allowing collectors to "flesh out" their collection with types and paint-schemes not yet available in diecast.
Easy Model "Platinum Collection" display model airplanes feature:
- Molded plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Authentic ordnance loads.
- Permanently extended landing gear.
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