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Thunderbolt Before the Rain

[usafphantom2]

85 years ago today was the first flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.

Seen here is Fighter Aviation Engineering Ltd Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 549192 (G-THUN) displaying at the 2025 RAF Cosford Air Show 8.6.24.

@Michaelflying28 via X

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The image features a restored Republic P-47D "Razorback" Thunderbolt warbird named "Bonnie". 

The aircraft is a P-47D-23 Razorback, a variant of one of the largest and heaviest single-engine fighters used during World War II. 

Its specific serial number is 227884 (USAAF 42-27884), and it is registered as N4747D. 

The plane is owned by the Dakota Territory Air Museum and is a popular airshow performer. 

[usafphantom8]

30 Squadron RAF, P-47 Thunderbolt, 1945

@ron_eisele via X

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Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

[krumpkin]

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, Produced ( 1941- 1945 ) 😊😊

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[dark0ta]

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bonnie" Taken: 7/26/24