The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. The largest and most powerful single-engine fighter of WWII wasn’t always a sure bet. In its ...

Nicknamed "Jug," Republic's P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the most famous Army Air Force fighter planes of World War II. P-47 Thunderbolt known for durability Skip to main content Skip to main content ...

Known as "The Jug" for its shape, the P-47 was a blunt-force instrument in air combat, outgunning, outdiving and often simply outlasting the lighter and smaller fighters the Axis powers employed.

The P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the most dominant planes in the skies over Europe during WWII. Here's everything we know about aerial monster.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The P-47 Thunderbolt “Tarheel Hal” which returned to Evansville in October, has been renamed “Hoosier Spirit II" and might be designated as the official state aircraft ...