The P-47 Thunderbolt Pulled No Punches in World War II
Despite some serious mechanical woes, the fighter proved its mettle.
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Move Over, Red Baron: This World War II Fighter Group Scored 500+ Kills
Move Over, Red Baron: This World War II Fighter Group Scored 500+ Kills The Thunderbolt’s extreme toughness and pulverizing firepower made it the obvious selection to send after the dwindling Luftwaffe on the ground. Here's What You Need To Remember: If his fate had been slightly different, Colonel Hubert Zemke could have been one of the most proficient flying aces in the Luftwaffe instead of the USAAF. On May 4, 1943, the U.S. Army Air Forces’ 56th Fighter Group was ordered to meet a formation of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers returning from a run over Antwerp, Belgium. Colon...
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