Great Planes

Season 1 • Episode 21: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt • Watch with subtitles

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Episode 21: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

April 7, 1988 • 58 min

Roughly twice the weight of other World War II fighters, the Jug's cumbersome appearance belied its speed and firepower. As frontline fighters, escorts for heavy bombers, and fighter-bombers, the sturdy planes saw action in both Europe and the Pacific.

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