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This Day in History - February 5: Midair Collision of P-47 “Thunderbolt” Fighter Planes in Sandhills
February 5, 1944 - Shortly before 11:00 a.m. on February 5, 1944, 1st Lt. John B. Beatty and 2d Lt. Earnest W. Fanslau took ...
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What turned the P-47 into a flying tank that wouldn’t die
The P-47 Thunderbolt started as a problem — too heavy, too thirsty, and mocked as an escort fighter. But what looked like failure turned out to be hidden strength. Its huge engine, thick airframe, and ...
American President uses Davos stage to hint at rebranding of Boeing's F-47, a sixth-generation fighter aircraft ...
The F-47 uses advanced stealth technology to reduce its visibility to radar. Its sensor systems are integrated, which allows ...
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, ...
It was written off as too heavy, too clumsy, and too thirsty to ever succeed. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, one of the heaviest WWII fighter planes, began its life as a high-altitude escort ...
Many of the most successful fighter pilots gained fame not only for their aerial tactics, but for their ability to pass their knowledge on to others. Ironically, some of those who handed down their ...
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