Nicknamed the Thunderbolt' by its pilots because of its indisputable ability to deliver total devastation from a dive, Republic produced over 12,000 P-47 aircraft, which served in various theatres around the world during WWII. I have always admired the P47D. The classic shape and distinctive sound of the massive Pratt & Whitney 'Double Wasp' 18-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine, which had a displacement of 46 litres (2,800 cu in) is most impressive. So when I saw that Hangar 9 produced a model that could be petrol/glow or electrically powered, I had to have one! A call to Kings Lynn Model Shop saw the postman struggle up the drive with a massive box the next day - now that's what I call service!
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