P-47 Thunderbolt research help

[ohbejuan]

Hello,

I have not been too rigorous about doing research and finding reference photos, mostly content to use reference information from the kit manufacturer. I suspect I might be in the minority in that way .
So, I was chatting with my sister's partner, and she said she had a relative that flew in World War II, in a P-47 Thunderbolt. I am now curious about building this plane for her.
She sent me this link. It has a good photo in it where I can see the markings. and the invasion strips.
https://mymemorialday.org/remember/hamilton.php

My question is... what are some good resources for finding reference photos and more information? I did some rudimentary Google searches and did not find much additional information.

Any suggestions are welcome.

 

[Down Time]

Have you tried contacting the Eighth Airforce Museum in Georgia?

 

[ohbejuan]

Have you tried contacting the Eighth Airforce Museum in Georgia?

No! I will follow up on that.

 

[Down Time]

Tail number?

 

[Down Time]

www.archives.gov/ research/military/ww2

 

[ohbejuan]

Tail number?

I will try to find out!

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

You're not going to find aftermarket decals for that particular P-47 Thunderbolt scheme. Your best bet is make your own decals or find someone who does custom decals.

 

[urumomo]

https://www.bedlamcreations.com/custom-waterslide-decals/custom-model-plane-waterslide-decals/

 

[ohbejuan]

Thanks to everyone for the help so far! My friend is "up north" in Michigan for the summer and says she has more photos at home in North Carolina. So I hope to get the squadron and tail number in a few weeks.