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Here’s What You Need to Remember: The 56th, better known as Zemke’s Wolfpack after its legendary first ace commander, was the only unit in the strategic-bombing-focused 8th Air Force not to... Here’s ...

The Thunderbolt was heavy, powerful, and powerfully armed. It could also take a beating and limp back to base in one piece. Compared to other contemporary fighters, the P-47 was a beast: it weighed ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Nicknamed "Jug," Republic's P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the most famous Army Air Force fighter planes of World War II. Although ...

The P-47 Thunderbolt was a machine built around its colossal engine, designed to dominate the skies with speed, altitude, and firepower. While its bulky frame and thirsty engine posed challenges, ...

When the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt flew through the skies in World War II, it was the moment that shifted air warfare. Its designer was Alexander Kartveli. The P-47 was commonly referred to as the ...

mint; multicolored; flying P-47 Thunderbolt; American Advances in Aviation; verso of pane says, "P-47 Thunderbolt / Originally planned as a lightweight / interceptor, Republic's P-47 Thunderbolt / ...

Some fighter planes seem to get all the love. It doesn't matter if it's the P-51, F-22, Spitfire, or a MiG-21. A select handful of all-time greats are household names, and the rest are all but ...

VICENZA, Italy — Army paratroopers teamed up with a Pentagon agency earlier this month to locate and bring home the remains of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter pilot lost over central Italy during ...