Tag: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

Fly Fast, Hit Hard, Take a Punch: A Brief History of the War-Winning P-47 Thunderbolt

The venerable P-47 Thunderbolt or "Juggernaut" fought its way to fame for…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

On May 6, 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt made its first flight,…

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The Revival of Brazil’s Historic P-47 Thunderbolt: An Inside Look at the Restoration Journey

The restoration of Brazil’s historic P-47 Thunderbolt is more than a technical…

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Update on Planes of Fame Air Museum’s P-47G Thunderbolt

The Planes of Fame Air Museum has reached a significant milestone with…

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CAF P-47N Thunderbolt – Restoration Update – Winter 2024

Back in October, we provided an update on the restoration progress of…

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CAF P-47N Thunderbolt – Restoration Update – Summer 2024

Since the arrival of this Thunderbolt, the skilled restoration team at CAF…

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Combat Veteran P-47 Thunderbolt Acquired by Pima Air and Space Museum

By Moreno Aguiari June 25, 2024 A few days ago we received…

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Planes of Fame’s P-47G Under Overhaul

By Adam Estes Even on a quiet day flying-wise, mechanics at the…

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Open Cockpit Day at the Palm Springs Air Museum: P-47 Thunderbolt

This Saturday, May 4th, 2024, from 10am to 12pm, you have the…

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Matching Grants Featured in CAF Annual Twelve Planes of Christmas Campaign

PRESS RELEASE The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Base Georgia is participating…

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