Monday, December 23, 2013

Final product photos, HA8406, P-47M Thunderbolt "Devastatin Deb".

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series, HA8406, P-47M Thunderbolt 44-21160 "Devastatin Deb", Capt. John C Fahringer 63rd Fighting Squadron, March 1945.

During his time with the 63rd Fighter Squadron Capt. John C Fahringer flew two P-47s. Both aircraft wore UN-F and were named “Devastatin’ Deb” The first aircraft was a P-47D while the second was a P-47M 44-21160. 

On March 25 1945 44-21160 was flown by Major George Bostwick, newly assigned to the 63rd FS, when he shot down an Me-262 and damaged another. 

On April 5, 1945 Captain Fahringer, Operations Officer for the 63rd, scored his fourth and final aircraft when he downed an Me-262 while flying “Devastatin’ Deb”.






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