Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Aircraft "Snafu" United States Army Air Force 1/100 Diecast Model Airplane by Postage Stamp

Brand new 1/100 scale diecast airplane model of Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Aircraft "Snafu" United States Army Air Force die cast model by Postage Stamp.; Detailed exterior.; True-to-scale detail.; Comes with a display stand.; This model does not have any openings.; Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.; Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.; Dimensions approximately L-4.25, Wingspan-4.75 inches.; Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.; It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.; HISTORY ASPECTS: The P-47 Thunderbolt was a fighter-bomber used by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Over 15,000 planes were built during its operational lifetime. With the aid of drop tanks (auxiliary fuel tanks), the P-47 could cover long distances and was feared because of its eight .50 caliber guns. The P-47 was the heaviest single engine WWII fighter and the first piston powered fighter to exceed 500 mph. This P-47 has been painted to represent "Snafu" as flown by the 78th Fighter Group stationed in England in late 1944 to battle enemy Luftwaffe fighters and provide escort to Allied heavy bombers. It has been restored to its wartime condition by The Fighter Collection, a private operator of airworthy vintage military aircraft based at historic Duxford Airfield in Cambridgeshire, UK.