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 its toughness and…

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, launching the legacy…

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 feat—it’s a heartfelt…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Planes of Fame’s P-47G Under Overhaul

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

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

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

Matching Grants Featured in CAF Annual Twelve Planes of Christmas Campaign

PRESS RELEASE The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Base Georgia is participating in the 2023…