World War II. Republic P-47s on the Line. Ca. 1942. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. It was a successful high-altitude fighter, and it also served as the foremost American fighter-bomber in the ground-attack role. Its primary armament was eight .50-caliber machine guns, and it could carry 5-inch rockets or a bomb load of 2,500 lb (1,100 kg). When fully loaded, the P-47 weighed up to 8 tons, making it one of the heaviest fighters of the war. Stock Photo
RM2XX0M6P–World War II. Republic P-47s on the Line. Ca. 1942. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. It was a successful high-altitude fighter, and it also served as the foremost American fighter-bomber in the ground-attack role. Its primary armament was eight .50-caliber machine guns, and it could carry 5-inch rockets or a bomb load of 2,500 lb (1,100 kg). When fully loaded, the P-47 weighed up to 8 tons, making it one of the heaviest fighters of the war.
Thunderbolt Mark II of No. 30 Squadron RAF, preparing to take off for a sortie from Cox's Bazaar, India. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American aerospace company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. It could  a bomb load of 2,500 lb (1,100 kg) making it one of the heaviest fighters of the war. Stock Photo
RM2JJG6P0–Thunderbolt Mark II of No. 30 Squadron RAF, preparing to take off for a sortie from Cox's Bazaar, India. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American aerospace company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. It could a bomb load of 2,500 lb (1,100 kg) making it one of the heaviest fighters of the war.
Republic p-47D Thunderbolt WWII fighter, National Museum of the United States Air Force (formerly the United States Air Force Museum), Dayton, Ohio, USA Stock Photo
RM2AHPP45–Republic p-47D Thunderbolt WWII fighter, National Museum of the United States Air Force (formerly the United States Air Force Museum), Dayton, Ohio, USA
Long-range, 37-gallon drop-tanks next to a Republic Thunderbolt Mark IIs of No. 30 Squadron RAF, as they are readied for a sortie at Cox's Bazaar, India. The Thunderbolt was a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American aerospace company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. It could  a bomb load of 2,500 lb (1,100 kg) making it one of the heaviest fighters of the war. Stock Photo
RM2JKX6P0–Long-range, 37-gallon drop-tanks next to a Republic Thunderbolt Mark IIs of No. 30 Squadron RAF, as they are readied for a sortie at Cox's Bazaar, India. The Thunderbolt was a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American aerospace company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. It could a bomb load of 2,500 lb (1,100 kg) making it one of the heaviest fighters of the war.
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter plane named No Guts No Glory. Second World War warbird Stock Photo
RMMPDA9R–Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter plane named No Guts No Glory. Second World War warbird
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt World War Two fighter plane at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, UK Stock Photo
RMTRKEEW–Republic P-47 Thunderbolt World War Two fighter plane at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, UK
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt airplane named Snafu, War Eagle, World War Two, Second World War fighter plane artwork Stock Photo
RM2E04P43–Republic P-47 Thunderbolt airplane named Snafu, War Eagle, World War Two, Second World War fighter plane artwork
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a World War II era fighter aircraft produced by the United States between 1941 and 1945. Known as the 'Jug'. Stock Photo
RMPERKG3–The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a World War II era fighter aircraft produced by the United States between 1941 and 1945. Known as the 'Jug'.
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a World War II era fighter aircraft produced by the United States between 1941 and 1945. Known as the 'Jug'. Stock Photo
RMPERKXP–The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a World War II era fighter aircraft produced by the United States between 1941 and 1945. Known as the 'Jug'.
Republic Aviation P-47D Thunderbolt , WW2 fighter Stock Photo
RFHP3WTN–Republic Aviation P-47D Thunderbolt , WW2 fighter
EUROPE - circa 1944 - A Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, nicknamed 'Jug,'  During WW II, the P-47 served in almost every active war theater and in the forc Stock Photo
RM2RHHRPY–EUROPE - circa 1944 - A Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, nicknamed 'Jug,' During WW II, the P-47 served in almost every active war theater and in the forc
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt an American world war two vintage fighter affectionately nicknamed the Jug Stock Photo
RFP1MEWH–Republic P-47D Thunderbolt an American world war two vintage fighter affectionately nicknamed the Jug