The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, affectionately known as the "Jug," was one of the most powerful and versatile fighters of World War II. Introduced in 1941, it was the largest and heaviest single-engine fighter of the war, boasting a robust radial engine and a turbo-supercharger that allowed it to excel at high altitudes. Armed with eight .50-caliber machine guns, the P-47 was highly effective in both air-to-air combat and ground-attack missions. Its durability was legendary, with pilots often returning to base despite significant damage. The Thunderbolt played a crucial role in the European and Pacific theaters, especially in ground attack roles, where it decimated enemy armor and transportation networks. By the war's end, it had helped secure Allied air superiority and contributed significantly to the defeat of Axis forces.

00:00 Intro
01:10 Origins
02:43 Design
05:26 Prototype
07:36 Specifications
09:12 Versions
12:26 Europe and Mediterranean
25:20 After D-Day
26:28 Pacific and Asia
29:36 The flying Aztecs
30:17 Against Japan
31:31 In China
32:17 With the RAF
33:45 With the Soviets
34:27 Summary

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