N171 - 1945 REPUBLIC P 47D

1945

REPUBLIC

P-47D

N171

171

Used

This P-47N project is based on a P-47N fuselage that was on the production line in Evansville, IN when production ceased due to the end of World War II. After being declared surplus, Earl Reinert / Meridian Aircraft Company acquired three P-47N fuselages. In 1966, Reinert traded this fusealge s/n 171 to Walter Soplata in exchange for several engines and propellers. In 2020 it was sold to the current owner. The current owner has acquired many additional P-47N parts and a set of crashed P-47N wings to aid in a future restoration.

Major components include: P-47N fuselage s/n 171 Wings - off crashed aircraft - donor / pattern Vertical Stabilizer Horizontal Stabilizers - Left & Right Elevator Rudder Main Landing Gear - Left & Right: NOS Tailwheel Canopy Frame - NOS Engine cowling - good condition Engine cowling ring - good condition Exhaust ducting and components Miscellaneous parts including hydraulics