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P-47or ThunderboltFighter and fighter-bomber aircraft used by Allied air forces in World War II. A single-seat, single-engine monoplane, it was developed in the U.S. to meet the need for a high-speed long-range fighter. First flown in 1941, it carried eight .50-caliber machine guns, had a maximum bomb load of 2,500 lbs (1,100 kg), and could carry ten 5-in. (127-mm) rockets beneath its wings. It had a maximum speed of 440 mph (700 kph) and a ceiling of 40,000 ft (12,000 m). More P-47s (15,683) were built for the Allied air services than any other fighter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bellinger's achievements included helping develop and flight test the P-47 Thunderbolt, a fighter that saw extensive use during World War II. The museum will also be home to a P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter, one of 15,579 that was designed, built, test flown and sent off to combat from Republic. Recognized for the combination of rare and famous aircraft, Planes of Fame Air Show 2005 salutes the P-47 Thunderbolt of World War II fame along with the very current US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II in a Heritage Flight and the US Navy F-18 SuperHornet in a Legacy Flight. |
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