Prezzo Ridotto Republic P-47 Thunderbolts razorbacks

1/48 Republic P-47 Thunderbolts razorbacks.

This sheet includes markings to complete a selection of two Razorback P 47s of the 56th Fighter Group lead by the US ace Colonel Hub Zemke. The P 47 was the first allied fighter aircraft able to cover the heavy bombers all the way to the target, fitted with drop-tanks. Developed by the British made from compressed paper. Zemkes group was one of the pioneers of bomber defence using the P 47, a heavy but well-armed fighter.

P-47D (Razor-Back) 42-22456 HV-N Liberty Belle 61st FS, Late 1943.

P-47C 41-6620 HV-H Powers Girl 61stFS, Late 1943.