Corgi US33819 P-47D Thunderbolt 334th FS "Boise Bee" Duane Beeson RAF Debden NEW

Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series US33819 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model USAAF 4th FG, 334th FS, "Boise Bee", Duane Beeson, RAF Debden, England, 1944  -  IN STOCK

Received by the squadron in late June 1943, this aircraft was assigned to Lt. Beeson, who became the leading Thunderbolt ace of the 4th FG with 12 kills — 11 of these victories were claimed in this particular aircraft. Boise, ID, was the ace's hometown, hence the P-47's nickname. It remained the ace's mount until replaced by a P-51B in late February 1944.

Product information

Corgi's 1:72 scale P-47 series includes both the "razorback" and "bubble-top" canopy styles, with separate castings for each fuselage.

The models in this series are constructed almost entirely of diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used.

Details of the radial engine and air intake are visible inside the oval engine cowling. The turbo-supercharger exhaust vent and separately applied intercooler exit doors are nicely detailed at the rear of the fuselage.

Each release in the series includes different weapons ordnance or external fuel tanks.

The four staggered machine gun barrels that protrude from each of the wings' leading edges are constructed of rigid plastic, and there are shell casing vents below each wing.

Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series

The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.

The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged.

Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material.

Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honoured.

Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
• Pose able presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
• Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
• Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
• Limited edition certificate 0352/1410

Brand new boxed as if it had been made yesterday, LOW certificate number of one of the most sought after series made by Corgi.

Please note we removed the cover only to take the photos, this model has not been removed from its box.

The photos are of the aircraft for sale, none are library pictures all are of the model you will receive.

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