Republic P-47C-2 Thunderbolt 2026-04-23

[Captain Kurt]

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Republic P-47C-2 Thunderbolt - Republic P-47C-2 Thunderbolt

Republic P-47C-2-RE Thunderbolt

Unit: 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group Halseworth, England 1943
Pilot: Capt Frank E. McCauley

The U.S. Army Air Force’s P-47 Thunderbolt was a very effective fighter and fighter bomber. It was ruggedly built and heavily armed, famed for its ability to absorb damage, bringing its pilot home after inflicting punishment on the enemy.

The P-47 was conceived and engineered to be a high-altitude interceptor. Its designed purpose was to act in a...

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[Browncoat]

Thank you for this early T-Bolt! I really appreciate it Captain!

 

[Hiede]

Good job CK.

The P-47 was the first war plane I flew in around 2000.It was a later model though.Even though it was over 50 years old my uncle kept it in great shape.

Hiede

 

[Shadow Wolf 07]

Thank you Kurt! Wow, now I have to dig through my video archives ad watch "Fighter Squadron."

Cheers:

Shadow

 

[Worthless]

What a beauty. Thanks CK.