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P-47 Thunderbolt Ace - "Gabby" Gabreski

By: Warlord Games

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: Blood Red Skies - United States (1/200)

MSRP old price: $21.50


Product Info

Title
P-47 Thunderbolt Ace - "Gabby" Gabreski
Publisher
Publish Year
2020
Dimensions
3x4.25x1.25"
NKG Part #
2147795286
MFG. Part #
WLG772211015
Type
Miniatures Box Set

Description

"Gabby" Gabreski was the top USAAF fighter ace over Europe during World War II and would go on to become an Ace of the Korean War (one of only 7 US pilots to become an Ace in two different wars) and a Colonel during his 26 years of military service. He was the son of Polish immigrants to Pennsylvania. Abandoning his second year at Notre-Dame University, Gabreski enlisted in the USAAF, though was not a particularly successful trainee.

Trained on the P-36 and P-40, Gabreski began flying sorties in the wake of Pearl Harbor to intercept further Japanese attacks, though they had withdrawn. Concerned that the US lacked experienced pilots, Gabreski volunteered and was accepted (as a Captain) on RAF duty with Polish pilots of No. 315 squadron. It was here he learned the art of staying calm in combat.

On February 27, 1943, Gabreski became part of the 56th Fighter Group, flying the Republic P-47C Thunderbolt, assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron, and despite resentment from his fellow pilots he was soon elevated to Major and took command of the Squadron on June 9th. In the cockpit of a Thunderbolt in the European theatre, Gabreski achieved 28 aerial victories, a total never surpassed in the theatre by U.S pilots engaged with the Luftwaffe. On June 20, 1944, Gabreski had achieved the 300 hours required flight time, but rather than go home (for his wedding) he took one more mission. Following damage to his propellers after a strafing run on a Luftwaffe airfield, he was forced to crash land. He managed to evade capture for 5 days before being sent to Stalag Luft III.

Contains:

  • 1 Warlord Resin aircraft with advantage base
  • 1 double-sided Pilot Skill disc set
  • 1 Aircraft card
  • 2 Aircraft trait cards
  • 2 Ace Skill cards
  • 1 ”Gabby” Gabreski Ace Card
  • 1 Waterslide decals sheet
Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.