Tamiya 61086 - 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback  [61086]

In 1943, the 8th Air Force have been beginning raids on Germany and its B17 and B24 from England. Desire to would be to destroy German main production factories. Unfortuitously, losings during theses missions was acutely hefty also it became urgent to make a fighter capable escort the bombers over enemy soil. The limited ranges related to Spitfire and P-38 Lightning wouldn't normally make these fighters in a position to get further than Paris, making the bombers alone to fend by themselves the remaining portion of the journey. Using the growth of the P-47, this problem ended up being overcome. The P-47 wound up being initial single-seated fighter become packed with a supercharger, and that can travel at comparable thin air due to the fact bombers. This high-flying fighter wound up being armed with eight 12.7mm machineguns that proved invaluable in intense fighting that took place within the European skies. Designed with drop tanks for longer range, the P-47D was then capable escort the bombers totally towards the German edge. The Thunderbolt also allowed many Allied pilots become Aces. Bomber crews plagued 7 days a week by intensive German interceptions, would remark your presence of this P-47 wound up being of good help.