Lot 133: InAir Legends of Flight Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Tarheel Hal

A contemporary die-cast model airplane by InAir from the Legends of Flight series, depicting a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. The model is constructed with a die-cast metal fuselage and wings, featuring plastic components for the canopy, four-blade propeller, and landing gear. The exterior is finished in a silver-grey paint with a yellow engine cowling and tail unit. It is decorated with United States Army Air Force star and bar roundels on the wings and fuselage. The nose section features Tarheel Hal nose art set against a blue starry background, and the rear fuselage displays the identification code IA-N. The underside of the wings contains embossed and printed marks including P47 THUNDERBOLT, 021487, 078 01 12054, 4311, CHINA, CE, and NO. 63153. The four-blade propeller spins freely and the fixed landing gear is fitted with rotating black wheels.