During World War II, the P-47 Thunderbolt was initially dismissed as too heavy and outdated for modern air combat. German pilots mocked it, and even American commanders considered replacing it. But in ...

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, ...

Whereas the quick and agile North American P-51 Mustang, the legendary fighter that dominated the skies of World War II, and Lockheed's P-38 did indeed bring the "Lighting," Republic Aviation's P-47 ...

Three Republic P-47 Thunderbolt restorations are advancing in Australia, including plans for a rare two-seat "Doublebolt" ...

Cottrell ended the war with sixty-five combat missions under his belt in his trusty P-47. As The National Interest has recently reported, World War II fighter pilots (not to mention WWII veterans in ...