About the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt A successful high-altitude bomber and America's leading fighter in the ground-attack role, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt served the USAAF from 1941 to 1945.

During the war, the P-47 underwent many other modifications to improve its combat efficiency. The P-47D model featured water injection to boost engine power, more powerful versions of the R-2800 ...

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt The P-47 Thunderbolt Pulled No Punches in World War II Here’s What You Need to Know: The juiced-up engines of the P-47Ms were plagued by serious technical problems.

Nicknamed "Jug," Republic's P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the most famous Army Air Force fighter planes of World War II.

This is the Republic P-43 Lancer, and we're sure it's very happy to be given some recognition after all these years. The Lancer was to the Thunderbolt what the F-111B was to the F-14 Tomcat.

However, the turbocharged supremacy of the P-47 Thunderbolt in World War II left a lasting impression with Gabreski, who died in 2002.

But when AirCorps Aviation of Bemidji, Minnesota, unveiled a fully-restored Republic P-47D Thunderbolt at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, they were showing off a restomod with wings.

The P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the most dominant planes in the skies over Europe during WWII. Here's everything we know about aerial monster.

The P-47 Thunderbolt Was the Original Flying Tank The Thunderbolt was heavy, powerful, and powerfully armed. It could also take a beating and limp back to base in one piece.