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Discontinued – Corgi US - P-47D Thunderbolt & P-51B Mustang Twin Set

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Brand:
Corgi
Product Code:
COUS39914
Scale:
1:72

Discontinued   unfortunately, this product has been discontinued.

The second P-47D supplied to 1Lt Penny during his combat tour with the Cherckertail Clan in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operation in 1944, this aircraft was unusual in being one of only a handful of natural metal Thunderbolts flown by the 325th FG prior to its transistion to the P-51 mustang.


Having flown 47 combat missions, and claimed four aerial victories, while flying a P-47, captain Bob Barkey was issued with this P51B, named in hour of his wife. Standing at almost 6ft 4, Barkey was nearly transferred to a bomber unit when the 325th FG transitioned from the roomy P-47D to the snug P-51B/C. According to his son, he fought to stay in fighters since he was desperate to claim that all-important fifth aerial kill that would give him ace status. His crew chief, S/Sgt Schneider, duly tore the seat adjustor out of Barkey's Mustang and welded the seat to the floor as far back as it would go. This strictly unauthorised modification clearly did the trick, as Barkey completed a further Six missions with the 325th FG and claimed his kill, prior to returning home.

Two stunning diecast aircraft
2 Display bases
Removable undercarrigae on both aircraft
Limited edition 1500pcs
EAN (Barcode) 5055286602924
Brand Corgi
Scale 1:72
Recommended Age 14+
 

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