The P-47's 1AN 5771-1 Fuel Pressure Gauge was installed as part of the aircraft's cluster of engine guages on the P-47 main instrument panel at the pilot's bottom right between the aircraft's Manifold Pressure and Cylinder Head Temperature gauges, directly below the RMP Gauge.
The P-47's 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine was the same powerplant used for both the USN F4U Corsair and the F6F Hellcat.
Whilst eventually relinquishing its bomber escort role to the P-51 Mustang, the P-47 Thunderbolt distinguished itself as a much feared ground attack fighter/bomber when the Allies took the fight back to continental Europe.
Manufactured by the Electric Auto-Lite Co this 1AN 5771-1, Fuel Pressure Gauge comes complete with Manufacture's plate and is dated 1943.
What a fantastic aviation collectable this original WWII P-47 Thunderbolt cockpit instrument would be with its detailed P-47 scale model, atop its 100yr old Mango Wood stand. A rare one-of-a-kind gift for any aviation enthusiast or budding, active or retired pilot.
* Note that this P-47 Thunderbolt Instrument comes with the standard detailed, but smaller 1/72 scale. Click on the ‘Model Upgrade' option at the top of this page for the larger 1/48 scale or choose the 1/32 Super Detailed option.
This Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Instrument comes complete with detailed Scale Model, Mango Wood Stand & Plaque plus Printed Fact Sheet featuring photo of instrument in aircraft cockpit.
Your P-47 Republic Thunderbolt, 1AN 5771-1, Fuel Pressure Gauge, Original Recovery Curios Warbird Collectable includes:
*An upgrade to the larger and more detailed 1/48 scale model is also available in the hand-built and airbrushed plastic version for an additional $45, along with an upgrade to the Super Detailed 1/32 scale for an additional $120. Click on the Scale Options at the top of the page.
Both the 1/72, 1/48 & Super Detailed 1/32 scale hand-built and airbrushed plastic models are available with 'canopy open or closed’ & ‘undercarriage up or down’; options and a choice of two Squadron markings and camouflage.
Upon order placement you will receive an email asking for your preferred configuration.
Your complete Recovery Curios Original Instrument Collectable is securely packed and delivery normally takes between 6 - 8 weeks approx.
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