This folder contains a repaint for the A2A Wings of Power III P-47D Thunderbolt, representing P-47D-15-RA flown by Captain Paul Douglas of the 396th FS, 368th FG, 1944. Paul Douglas left Europe one of the most decorated Aces. He twice received the Distinguished Service Cross and was recommended for the Medal of Honor. He flew 136 combat missions with a total of 337 combat hours in the P-47. He served as Commanding Officer of the 395th FS, 396th FS, & 36th FG. Douglas remained in the Air Force as a pilot, commanded the 388th FW and flew combat missions over North Vietnam in the F-105 Thunderchief. Paul Douglas retired a Brigadier General on 1 Feb 1970 after almost 30 years of active duty service.
Read more here: http://www.368thfightergroup.com/douglas.html
Repaint by Jan Kees Blom, based on the paintkit by Martin Catney
by jankees (2009-05-13 02:58:36)
