The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. The largest and most powerful single-engine fighter of WWII wasn’t always a sure bet. In its early days, it suffered from range issues and radio failures, but by ...

On May 6, 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt made its first flight, launching the legacy of one of World War II's most rugged and versatile fighters. Known as the "Jug," the P-47 earned a ...

It was the formula that the P-47 would one day use to become the toughest fighters of the war. But before the Thunderbolt and before Republic, there was the P-35.

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.

Once Japan surrendered in September 1945, the P-47 was re-designated as the F-47. The last US Thunderbolt was pulled from active military duty in 1949 but continued to fly for the Air National ...

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.

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.

During WWII, the P-47 served in almost every active war theater and in the forces of several Allied nations. By the end of WWII, more than 15,600 Thunderbolts had been built.

It spiraled to the ground in a massive fireball. On November 26, 1943, Major Gabby Gabreski, flying his P-47 Thunderbolt, downed two German Me-110s to become a World War II flying ace. Wikimedia ...

During that time, Evansville's Republic Aviation built 6,242 P-47 Thunderbolt fighter planes, including the Tarheel Hal. "We are hoping to see it fly in tomorrow as long as the local Houston ...