{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha8410-1-48-republic-p-47d-thunderbolt-usaaf-78th-fg-eileen","title":"Hobby Master HA8410 1:48 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt USAAF 78th FG Eileen","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe muscular \"Jug\" in its signature Duxford livery.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 1:48 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA8410) recreates the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt \"Eileen\" (#42-28878), flown by Lt. Frank Oiler of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, out of RAF Duxford, England, in 1944. Named in honor of Oiler's girlfriend, this razorback-style Thunderbolt features the famous black-and-white checkered nose art that distinguished the 78th FG in the skies over occupied Europe. The model beautifully captures the sheer mass and imposing presence of the heaviest single-engine fighter of World War II, celebrated for its rugged durability and devastating ground-attack capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of ETO air operations and WWII aviation heritage, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the Eighth Air Force. The large 1:48 scale model is engineered for exceptional accuracy, featuring a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure, optional landing gear configurations, and a realistic Olive Drab and Neutral Grey camouflage pattern with authentic unit nose markings. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and legendary fighter pilots, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the Duxford legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hobby Master\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Power Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e HA8410\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Republic P-47D Thunderbolt (Razorback)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Eileen\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lt. Frank Oiler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78th Fighter Group, 84th Fighter Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Duxford, England (USAAF Station 357)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1944\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" or 22.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.25\" or 26 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome light marks to underside. Comes complete.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b54a5694-7fff-14c4-f03b-41cd668efe18\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor wear to edges and corners but structurally sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57443334619518,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/hobby-master-ha8410-148-republic-p-47d-thunderbolt-usaaf-78th-fg-eileen-9756580.jpg?v=1779432398","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha8410-1-48-republic-p-47d-thunderbolt-usaaf-78th-fg-eileen","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}