P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model, USAAF 56th FG, 61st FS, #42-26044 Silver Lady
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P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model, USAAF 56th FG, 61st FS, #42-26044 Silver Lady

HM-HA8456
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$84.95

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Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8456
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model
USAAF 56th FG, 61st FS, #42-26044 Silver Lady, RAF Boxted, England, 1944

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

P-47D 42-26044 "Silver Lady" HV-Z (underlined Z indicates second time HV-Z was used) was first flown in combat by Capt. James Carter and Major Les Smith of the 61st FS/56th FG, Boxted, England 1944. In May 1944 Smith returned to the U.S. and the "Silver Lady" was flown by many notable pilots. Gabreski scored four of his victories with 42-26044, other pilots were J. Jure, J. Rankin, C. Thomton, and M. Gladych. In August 1944 "Silver Lady" was fitted with a Malcolm hood and flown 21 times by Witold Lanowski.