Academy Plastic Model Kit
P-47D & Fw 190A-8 70th Anniversary Normandy (1/72) 12513
The Academy 12513 kit commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landings with a 1/72 scale dual set featuring the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback and the Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8. Both aircraft are presented with authentic markings from June 1944, capturing the air battles over Normandy during one of the most decisive campaigns of WWII.
- 1/72 scale plastic model kit (set of two aircraft)
- Includes early P-47D Razorback variant
- Includes Fw 190A-8 “Sally,” flown by Oberstleutnant Josef Priller on D-Day
- Markings for P-47D-22 aircraft from 63rd FS, 56th FG, England, June 1944
- Detailed surface panel lines and historically accurate proportions
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
On 6 June 1944, Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history, supported by massive air power. The Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, with its rugged design and powerful armament, played a critical role in ground attack and bomber escort missions during the Normandy campaign. At the same time, German fighters such as the Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8 sought to resist the Allied advance. Oberstleutnant Josef Priller’s lone strafing run over Sword Beach became one of the most famous Luftwaffe sorties of D-Day. This Academy kit brings together these two iconic fighters, allowing modellers to recreate the dramatic aerial opposition that marked the skies over Normandy in June 1944.
