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Description:
Rugged US-built long-range escort fighter and
fighter-bomber, last production model Thunderbolt. Highly detailed full engine, cockpit, turbosupercharger, fuselage interior and gun bays. Also features separately molded control surfaces (hinged rudder and elevators), multi-part canopy, optional open or closed cowl flaps, vinyl tires and ammunition belts, clear cowling, photo-etch parts (seat belts/harnesses, screens and additional details), choice of 2 propellers, external stores (108 gallon flat centerline tank, wing tanks - (2 each)150/108/75 gallon, (2 each) 500/250 lb bombs and 10 underwing rockets) plus film instruments. Decals for 2 USAAF aircraft stationed at le Shima in 1945: s/n 44-88211, 'Lil Meatie's Meat Chopper', 464th FS, 507th FG; s/n 44-88043, '2 Big and Too Heavy', 333rd FS, 318th FG.
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