P-47D Thunderbolt "Tarheel Hal" Lt. 'Ike' David 366 FS 358 FG, May 1945 in 1:48 scale
This is the P-47D Thunderbolt "Tarheel Hal" Lt. 'Ike' David 366 FS 358 FG, May 1945 in 1:48 scale by Hobby Master.
The Republic P-47D Thunderbolt nicknamed “Tarheel Hal” was a rugged World War II fighter flown by **Lieutenant Ike (often seen as “Ike” or David) of the 366th Fighter Squadron, 358th Fighter Group, in May 1945 during the final weeks of the air war in Europe. The Thunderbolt was a heavily armed, turbo-supercharged fighter-bomber that excelled in both air-to-air combat and ground-attack missions with its eight .50-caliber machine guns and ability to carry bombs and rockets. Assigned to the Ninth Air Force, the 358th FG’s pilots supported Allied advances across France and into Germany, earning multiple unit citations before the war ended.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The Republic P-47D Thunderbolt nicknamed “Tarheel Hal” was a rugged World War II fighter flown by **Lieutenant Ike (often seen as “Ike” or David) of the 366th Fighter Squadron, 358th Fighter Group, in May 1945 during the final weeks of the air war in Europe. The Thunderbolt was a heavily armed, turbo-supercharged fighter-bomber that excelled in both air-to-air combat and ground-attack missions with its eight .50-caliber machine guns and ability to carry bombs and rockets. Assigned to the Ninth Air Force, the 358th FG’s pilots supported Allied advances across France and into Germany, earning multiple unit citations before the war ended.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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