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Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation AC032
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model
USAAF 36th FG, 22nd FS, #42-26041 Doogan, Belgium, Winter 1944

1:72 Scale   Length   Width
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt   6"   6.75"

The P-47 Thunderbolt was manufactured by Republic Aviation and was one of the main United States Army Air Force fighter-bombers of WWII. First flown in 1941, it entered service in 1942 and was subsequently used by several other Allied Air Forces during the conflict. Nearly 16,000 were built and the sturdy, rugged aircraft proved to be a particularly effective short to medium range escort fighter in high altitude air to air combat, as well as a ground attack fighter-bomber in both the European and Pacific theatres of war. Officially retired in 1966, the P-47 still appears at air shows, where it continues to draw the crowds. Our replica is modelled on the USAAF aircraft 42-26041 of 22nd Fighter Squadron, 36th Fighter Group, 9th AF Belgium, as flown in the winter of 1944. Painted in all over silver with green canopy and anti-glare shield, the model has a wealth of detailed decoration, including the bright red 'Doogan' nose art. The blue and white US star emblems feature on the underside as well as on the fuselage, where additional black and white banding has also been faithfully reproduced, along with the 220641 numbering. Black banding also features on the tail where the rudder is painted in yellow. The gloss black engine is housed within red engine cowling and the black propellers are finished with yellow tips. And - if that is not enough - even the wing lights are highlighted in red and green adding a final touch of authenticity.

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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Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation

The Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft.

Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" diecast airplanes feature:

  • Diecast metal and plastic construction.
  • Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
  • Permanently retracted landing gear.
  • Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
  • Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers.
  • No pilot figures.

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