The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. It was a successful high-altitude fighter, …

Major P-47 Thunderbolt Variations, Serial Numbers, & Production “#7” Republic P-47B 41-5902, the 7th off the production line, flown by Gilbert Meyers in 1942 while assigned to the 56th FG …

The P-47 Thunderbolt, built by Republic Aviation, was a powerful WW II fighter that was capable of operating effectively at high-altitude as a long-range bomber escort or at low altitude as a …

Affectionately nicknamed "Jug," the P-47 was one of the most famous AAF fighter planes of World War II. Although originally conceived as a lightweight interceptor, the P-47 developed as a …

P-47 Thunderbolt history dates back to 1939 and previous project, carried out in the Seversky Aircraft Company. 1 August this year, chief designer Alexander Kartveli in response to a …

A second cockpit was added in front of the original, taking the place of the main fuselage fuel tank. Nicknamed "Doublebolt", these were the only factory-built two-seat P-47 trainers, though …

The P-47 was the best escort fighter available to the Eighth Air Force when they began the strategic bombing offensive against Nazi Germany. From the spring of 1943, P-47 …

Aug 14, 2013 · General view of this beautifully preserved Thunderbolt shows some external features characteristic for the late-production D model. These include underwing pylons, …

Nov 4, 2024 · Gaining a Fearsome Reputation on the European Front. The P-47 became especially renowned on the European front, where it excelled in both air and ground combat. …

The American Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, also known as T-bolt, Juggernaut or Jug was the largest single-engined fighter of its day. It was one of the main United States Army Air Force …