P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model, USAAF 332nd FG, 100th FS Tuskegee Airmen, White
HM-HA8454Product Details
Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8454 |
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1:48 Scale | Length | Width | ||
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Republic P-47D Thunderbolt | 9" | 10.25" |
The 332nd Fighter Group was established in February 1942 at Tuskegee Army Airfield, Alabama. They had to overcome racial prejudice and delay after delay before they were finally allowed to enter WWII as fighter pilots. At the end of 1943 the 100th FS was sent to Italy and assigned to the 15th AF. On April 25, 1944 they received their first six P-47s handed down from the 325th FG so the tails were painted red to cover the old markings. The Red Tails, "Tuskegee Airmen" altered history in several ways.