1/48 Hasegawa P-47M-1

by Laurent Boildieu

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THE HISTORY 

Major Michael Jackson, a member of  the 62nd fighter squadron from the famous 56th fighter group, flew this P-47M-1 Thunderbolt in February 1945.  It was one of the first P-47M's delivered to the 56th fighter group, nicknammed the "Wolf Pack".  By war's end Major Jackson's score stood at 8.5 aerial victories and 5.5 ground victories.

 

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THE MODEL 

I used the Hasegawa kit in 1/48th scale.  It was built directly from the box except for the Eduard seat belts.   I used  decals from the box and the camuflage was done using  Lifecolor acrylic paints.

Laurent 

Photos and text © by Laurent Boildieu