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P-47D Thunderbolt Model, USAAF, "Daring Dottie III" - Corgi AA33812
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Description
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt - "Daring Dottie III", John Moore, 341st FS, 348 FG, USAAF, 1944
1:72 scale. Length: 6". Wingspan: 6.75"
Limited Edition
John Moore scored his final four victories in this P-47D, the last of which was a Zeke off Manus Island. In July 1944, Moore was transferred to the groups HQ flight and remained there until lost in action on October 8th during a Dive bombing mission over Ceram Island, west of New Guinea
Affectionately nicknamed "Jug", the P-47 was one of the most famous USAAF fighter planes of WWII. The P-47 made its first flight in May 1941, and in March 1942 the first production model was delivered. By the end of the war, Republic Aviation Corp. had built more than 15,600 P-47s
The Corgi Aviation Archive features a wide selection of high quality, ready-made, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft. Corgi models are built with diecast metal and some plastic components.
The models in the Corgi Aviation Archive series feature: realistic panel lines, a detailed cockpit with pilot figure, historically accurate aircraft markings and landing gear with rubber tires. They can be displayed with the landing gear down or 'in flight' on the included stand.
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