The latest book from Mushroom Models Publications is on the P-47 Thunderbolt. This volume covers the bubbletop version and that is probably because there are few razorbacks around from which to get photos. As with other MMP books, this one begins with a short introduction and then goes into the development of the bubbletop version starting with the P-47D-25. A six view drawing of this variant is provided to give a baseline with any changes noted in the other subtypes as the development portion of the book continues up to the P-47N-25, the last Thunderbolt built. This airframe is also given a six view drawing with all the illustrations in 1/72 scale.

Next is a technical description which includes a production table and a table of notable P-47 Aces.

This is then followed by the detail photos which cover every aspect of the airframe using extant aircraft from museums and a few warbirds. The reader is cautioned that warbird and museum aircraft often have incorporated into them modifications more applicable to later series aircraft than to the subtype of the base airframe. As an example, most aircraft shown have P-47N style wheels that would not have been used on D models during the war.

The detail photos section is followed by a number of superbly drawn profiles of Thunderbolts in service with air forces around the world and from all time periods that the aircraft was operational.

All in all, an excellent book on the subject and perfect for the modeler who wants to be able to place additional detail into his model. It is a book that I can highly recommend.

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