Republic P-47 Thunderbolt under maintenance by ground crew, grit, grease, and horsepower, as they talk through the work on its rugged air-cooled engine built for rough fields and high-altitude escort missions. #ww2 #aviation #aircraft #military #engineering | Jets 'n' Props

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a World War II-era fighter-bomber produced by Republic Aviation 🇺🇲 Characterized by its large frame, powerful radial engine, and pressurized cockpit, the P-47 was effective both in the European and Pacific theaters of operation as a fighter, and later as a ground-attack aircraft. 🌍🌏 Nicknamed “Jug”, the P-47 proved to be a durable airplane that could handle improved altitudes, speeds, and distances with each incarnation. ☑️ Though perhaps not as lightweight

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836K views · 6.9K reactions | The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American aerospace company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. | War History Online | Facebook