This is a repaint only for the WOP P-47 Thunderbolt, in the markings of P-47G "Little Demon." This aircraft was built by Curtiss in 1943, and served originally with the USAAF as 42-25068. The aircraft was first restored between 1979 and 1982 by Ray Stutsman, who painted the aircraft as "Little Demon," a 78th Fighter Group, 82nd Fighter Squadron Thunderbolt. The aircraft was later sold to Robert L. Waltrip/Lone Star Flight Museum where it was kept for some time then was sold to David Arnold/Flying A Services of the UK in 1996 where it was put into storage. In 2006 the aircraft was obtained by The Fighter Collection, Duxford, replacing their P-47D No Guts No Glory. The aircraft is currently undergoing some restoration work at Fighter Rebuilders, Chino, California, and is scheduled to be at the Flying Legends air show, Duxford, this summer.
by Bomber_12th (2007-05-24 00:16:20)
by Bomber_12th (2007-05-24 00:16:20)
