✈️ Meet the P-47 Thunderbolt, aka "The Jug"! This iconic WWII fighter, is celebrated for its robust build and incredible versatility. With a wingspan of 40 feet, it served as a long-range escort for bombers while excelling in ground-attack missions. Its versatility was showcased in both the European and Pacific theaters, contributing significantly to Allied victories. The Jug's distinctive shape, reminiscent of a milk jug, gives it a unique character that pilots adored. Its legacy lives on, infl

#FascinatingFact: The landing gear on the P-40 and on the Zero influenced the aircraft's maneuverability while in the air! The P-40, like many WWII aircraft, is a tail dragger, meaning its landing gear has two (2) main gear one under each wing and a smaller wheel under the tail, giving it the distinctive WWII nose up look for many of the aircraft on the ground. Although the P-40s and their opponents, the Zero, were both tail draggers, there is a striking difference while in the air. The P-40 had

🎥 P-47 combat footage during the Italian Campaign. Footage from the wartime film 'THUNDERBOLT' | World War Aviation

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