The P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt were two of the most important American fighters of WWII. The Mustang had legendary range and speed, while the Thunderbolt was built like a flying tank.

But even the P-47, fast, durable, and deadly as it was, routinely overshadows the airplane that, in many ways, gave it life. This is the Republic P-43 Lancer, and we're sure it's very happy to be ...

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.

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.

At 500 yards, he opened up again with this Thunderbolt’s eight .50-cal machine guns, and as the smoke began pouring from the jet Fahringer saw something go down the right side of his P-47. It ...

The P-51 Mustang’s Design. Led by chief engineer Edgar Schmued, NAA delivered on its bold promise.The prototype, designated NA-73X, took its first flight on October 26, 1940—just 117 days ...

However, the turbocharged supremacy of the P-47 Thunderbolt in World War II left a lasting impression with Gabreski, who died in 2002. “That added power meant so much,” he said in an interview ...