Tag: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
American Heritage Museum’s Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Winter Restoration Update
The American Heritage Museum is restoring a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt to flight, preserving its combat-era…
Italian Air Force P-47D Thunderbolt Restoration
Museo Volandia restores Italian Air Force P-47D Thunderbolt MM4653, a rare postwar fighter once used…
Planes of Fame’s P-47G Thunderbolt Flies Again!
Over a year after the beginning of an intensive overhaul, the Planes of Fame Air…
American Heritage Museum’s P-47D Thunderbolt Restoration Update
The American Heritage Museum’s P-47D Thunderbolt is being restored to flight in Florida, uncovering a…
CAF P-47N Thunderbolt – Restoration Update – Summer 2025
CAF Airbase Georgia continues the meticulous restoration of its rare P-47N Thunderbolt, with major progress…
Fly Fast, Hit Hard, Take a Punch: A Brief History of the War-Winning P-47 Thunderbolt
The venerable P-47 Thunderbolt or "Juggernaut" fought its way to fame for its toughness and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
On May 6, 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt made its first flight, launching the legacy…
The Revival of Brazil’s Historic P-47 Thunderbolt: An Inside Look at the Restoration Journey
The restoration of Brazil’s historic P-47 Thunderbolt is more than a technical feat—it’s a heartfelt…
Update on Planes of Fame Air Museum’s P-47G Thunderbolt
The Planes of Fame Air Museum has reached a significant milestone with the successful reinstallation…
CAF P-47N Thunderbolt – Restoration Update – Winter 2024
Back in October, we provided an update on the restoration progress of the Commemorative Air…
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