While this particular P-47 arrived too late to see service overseas in WWII, ... shared insights into the complex restoration of Republic P-47N Thunderbolt 44-89136.

About the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. A successful high-altitude bomber and America's leading fighter in the ground-attack ...

The Smithsonian lent the aircraft to Republic Aviation for restoration and display, and to help the company celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first flight of the P-47. Subsequently, NASM displayed ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Nicknamed "Jug," Republic's P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the most famous Army Air Force fighter planes of World War II. P-47 Thunderbolt known for durability Skip to main content Skip to main content ...

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 ...