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

In 1943, the 8th Air Force had been starting raids on Germany along with its B17 and B24 from England. The aim would be to destroy German primary manufacturing factories. Unfortuitously, losings during theses missions had been extremely hefty also it became urgent to produce a fighter capable escort the bombers over enemy soil. The restricted ranges associated with Spitfire and P-38 Lightning would not make these fighters in a position to get further than Paris, leaving the bombers alone to fend on their own the remaining portion of the trip. Using the development of the P-47, this problem was overcome. The P-47 ended up being initial single-seated fighter become loaded with a supercharger, and can fly at equivalent thin air due to the fact bombers. This high-flying fighter ended up being armed with eight 12.7mm machineguns that proved very useful in intense fighting that happened within the European skies. Equipped with drop tanks for longer range, the P-47D was then capable escort the bombers completely towards the German border. The Thunderbolt also allowed many Allied pilots to be Aces. Bomber crews plagued day after day by intensive German interceptions, would remark your presence of this P-47 ended up being of good help.