P47C/D Thunderbolt's of Hub Zzemke's 56th Fighter Group set 5

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This sheet includes markings to complete a selection of two 'Razorback' P 47s of the 56th Fighter Group lead by the US ace Colonel Hub Zemke. The P 47 was the first allied fighter aircraft able to cover the heavy bombers all the way to the target, fitted with drop-tanks. Developed by the British made from compressed paper. Zemke's group was one of the pioneers of bomber defence using the P 47, a heavy but well-armed fighter. P 47D 42-75599 UN-G 'Maximum Goose' 62nd FS, Late 1943. P 47D (Razor-Back) 42-75410 HV-M 'OLe Cock' 61st FS, Late 1943.