The A-10 Thunderbolt II was purpose-built entirely around CAS survivability and direct ground support. AC-130 gunships became the gold standard for precision night CAS with unmatched persistence. MQ-1 ...

The aircraft was shot down in aerial combat with 22 Focke-Wulf fighter aircraft. 1st Lieutenant Leaf did not survive. He has no known grave. The P-47 Thunderbolt had taken off at 16:40 LT for an ...

As the nation reflects on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, CAF Airbase Georgia—one of the largest flying museums in the Southeast and a founding partner of the Georgia WWII Heritage ...

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, ...

The P-47 Thunderbolt was a formidable American fighter-bomber aircraft used during World War II. Its design, engine, and performance made it a significant asset to the Allied forces. Design: Size and ...

Many of the most successful fighter pilots gained fame not only for their aerial tactics, but for their ability to pass their knowledge on to others. Ironically, some of those who handed down their ...

The F-47’s preliminary combat patch depicts a flaming bird—yet there are reasons to suspect the “Phoenix” will not be the sixth-generation plane’s official moniker. The Boeing F-47, the manned ...

You've probably heard that everyone's favorite combat jet, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, is due to be retired any day now. Most estimates peg the date as sometime in early to mid-2026, so time is running ...

P-47 Thunderbolt pilots discuss their experience flying and strafing in the P-47. I’ve added footage that I’ve designed sound for and enhanced, showing P-47’s taxiing, taking off, formation flying, ...

S&P Global is set to benefit from Fed rate cuts, which will be driving debt issuance, M&A activity, and ETF inflows. The company's dominant market position and high-margin services position it for ...

It was written off as too heavy, too clumsy, and too thirsty to ever succeed. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, one of the heaviest WWII fighter planes, began its life as a high-altitude escort ...