In 1974, aircraft designer Alexander Kartveli died at the age of 77. Among the plane he designed was the P-47 Thunderbolt; in their obituary for Kartveli, The New York Times succinctly explained the P ...

“The P-47 was one of the most versatile aircraft we had in World War II,” says Jeremy Kinney, curator and chair of the aeronautics department at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, which ...

The P-47 Thunderbolt was famous for its durability and resilience in WWII combat. 🛩️ Discover five key reasons why this aircraft was able to endure enemy fire and continue flying, making it one of ...

The P-47 Thunderbolt was a machine built around its colossal engine, designed to dominate the skies with speed, altitude, and firepower. While its bulky frame and thirsty engine posed challenges, ...

Whereas the quick and agile North American P-51 Mustang, the legendary fighter that dominated the skies of World War II, and Lockheed's P-38 did indeed bring the "Lighting," Republic Aviation's P-47 ...

The Thunderbolt was heavy, powerful, and powerfully armed. It could also take a beating and limp back to base in one piece. Compared to other contemporary fighters, the P-47 was a beast: it weighed ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The 56th, better known as Zemke’s Wolfpack after its legendary first ace commander, was the only unit in the strategic-bombing-focused 8th Air Force not to... Here’s ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The arrival of the world-famous P-47 Thunderbolt, Tarheel Hal, to Evansville has been delayed. David Arthur, with the Evansville P-47 foundation, confirmed the delay citing weather.

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- Sixty-seven years ago Bob Grace was a week from flying a blazing P-47 Thunderbolt fighter into either the greatest adventure of his life, or oblivion. Up until then the John ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The P-47 Thunderbolt “Tarheel Hal” which returned to Evansville in October, has been renamed “Hoosier Spirit II" and might be designated as the official state aircraft of Indiana.