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, ...
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 ...
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This is the brutal reality of flying the P-47 in WWII

The P-47 Thunderbolt wasn’t just a fighter — in Italy, it became a frontline wrecking machine. This video shows the missions, the risks, and the pilots who flew multiple sorties a day to break German ...