P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model, USAAF 56th FG, 62nd FS, #42-25512 Penrod and Sam
HM-HA8455Product Details
Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8455 |
1:48 Scale | Length | Width | ||
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Republic P-47D Thunderbolt | 9" | 10.25" |
Robert S Johnson ended WWII with 27 victories while flying P-47s. Johnson scored his first victory in June 1943 and was promoted to Captain March 15, 1944. Johnson was assigned a total of 4 P-47s, 3 with the 61st FS where he scored 25 victories and P-47D 42-25512 "Penrod and Sam" with the 62nd FS. The name came from Sgt. J. C. Penrod who was Crew Chief & Samuel was Robert Johnson's middle name. On May 8, 1944 Johnson scored victories 26 and 27 breaking Eddie Rickenbacker's WWI record of 26.