Guillow's P-47D Thunderbolt Series 1001 Balsawood

This is a Guillows 1001 1:16 Scale Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Aircraft Plastic Model Kit. Although partially overshadowed by the famous Mustang, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt established a distinguished record as a high altitude interceptor and bomber escort. More Thunderbolts were manufactured during World War 2 than any other American fighter, and the seven-ton aircraft became extremely popular with A.A.F. pilots because of its ability to absorb extensive battle damage and remain flying. Perhaps the most outstanding tribute to this aircraft is the fact that all 10 of the leading Thunderbolt aces survived the war. The P-47 could easily out dive the enemy fighters and could “dish-out terrible punishment form its eight 50 cal. Browning machine guns
Series 1000 kits are some of the world's finest scale balsa model kits and contain the best quality materials and instructions that have made Guillow kits the Best in Balsa
Kits can be built as beautiful scale shelf model or flown (rubber f