This is why the P-47 Thunderbolt may have been the best fighter plane of World War 2. Bristling with eight .50 caliber ...

Not only was the P-47 a hefty fighter, but it was heavily armed as well. The fighter could fire not two—not four—but a total of 8 .50 caliber heavy machine guns mounted inside the plane’s ...

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-47 Thunderbolt was famous for its durability and resilience in WWII combat. 🛩️ Discover five key reasons why this aircraft was able to endure enemy fire and continue flying, making it ...

There were few World War 2 fighter aircraft that could match the speed and firepower of America’s top fighters. The ...

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 ...

American spec P-35s were armed with two 50. cal Browing machine guns in the nose and two M1919 30 caliber guns divided between ... 43 Lancer before striking gold with the iconic P-47 Thunderbolt.

On November 26, 1943, Major Gabby Gabreski, flying his P-47 Thunderbolt, downed two German Me-110s to become a World War II flying ace. Wikimedia Commons. Those two kills ...

This Fully Restored P-47 Thunderbolt is Better Than Brand New, Debuts At EAA AirVenture. Published: 14 Aug 2023, 16:12 UTC • By: Benny Kirk. 11 photos. Photo: AirCorps.

The P-47 Thunderbolt is not only getting a new name but also a new look. The Evansville P-47 Foundation said it will be painted with a design to better reflect its Indiana history and origins.