148 P-47D-25 Thunderbolt The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was the largest & heaviest single engine fighter to see service in WWII In the early stages of the USAAF&s campaign against " Fortress Europe" the P-47 was the only fighter able to provide the bombers with an escort until the ultimate escort the P-51 B & D Mustangs entered service However far from making them obsolete it freed the P-47s to attack ground targets in which role they excelled Decal Options sn 226860L3-O " Angie" 512th FS 406th FG USAAF sn 2292904P-H " Saucy Susie" 513th FS 406th FG USAAF Skill Level 3 100 pieces Age 14