Hobby Master HA8451 1:48 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Little Chief Frank Klibbe
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Hobby Master HA8451 1:48 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Little Chief Frank Klibbe
Description
A razorback legend from the high-scoring "Zemke Wolfpack." This 1:48 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA8451) replicates the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Little Chief" (#42-76179), flown by 1st Lt. Frank Klibbe of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, out of RAF Halesworth, England, in March 1944. This specific airframe was Klibbe’s third P-47 and the mount he used to score four of his seven confirmed aerial victories. Sporting the distinctive white nose band and bold red rudder of the 56th FG—the highest-scoring Eighth Air Force group in air-to-air combat—the model beautifully showcases the early "razorback" profile of the rugged Thunderbolt.
Ideal for curators of ETO air operations and WWII history, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the daylight bombing escort campaigns over occupied Europe. The large 1:48 scale model is engineered for exceptional accuracy, featuring a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy, optional-position landing gear, wing-mounted ordnance, and the beautifully detailed "Little Chief" Native American chief nose art. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and elite pilot legacies, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the 56th Fighter Group legacy.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Hobby Master
Series: Air Power Series
Model code: HA8451
Aircraft: Republic P-47D Thunderbolt (Razorback)
Name: "Little Chief"
Pilot: 1st Lt. Frank Klibbe (7 Victories)
Unit: 56th Fighter Group, 61st Fighter Squadron
Location: RAF Halesworth, England (USAAF Station 365)
Date/Period: March 1944
Scale: 1:48
Material: Diecast Metal
Model Dimensions
Length: 9" or 22.8 cm
Wingspan: 10.25" or 26 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Very Good (7/10)
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Minor wear to the edges and corners.
- Structurally sound.
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