Today marks the 84th anniversary of the first flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, which took to the skies on May 6, 1941. Known affectionately as the "Jug," the P-47 proved to be one of the most ...
Whereas the quick and agile North American P-51 Mustang, the legendary fighter that dominated the skies of World War II, and Lockheed's P-38 did indeed bring the "Lighting," Republic Aviation's P-47 ...
The P-47 Thunderbolt was the most versatile fighter aircraft of the Second World War. It was not “best in class” in any category, however, it was very good in just about every category. Fast, ...