Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

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25 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Rare airworthy Republic P-47 Thunderbolt in authentic WWII USAAF livery, captured during sunrise at an airshow.

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Aircraft

P-47 Thunderbolt P47

WWII USAAF (authentic/heritage markings)

433813

Registration

Manufacturer

Republic

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Military Maverick

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Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

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Aviation History

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the most successful US fighter-bombers of WWII, noted for its ruggedness and ground attack capabilities; one of the largest and heaviest single-engine propeller fighters ever built.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare; fewer than 20 airworthy examples exist worldwide today.

Record Flights

This type escorted bombers and flew ground attack across Europe and the Pacific. Famous for long-range fighter sweeps with drop tanks.

Safety & Events

Numerous WWII combat missions; many P-47s were credited with dozens of aerial victories and ground kills.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in airshow and museum duty; preserved as a historic warbird.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial

Engine

12.42 meters

Wingspan

11.0 meters

Length

1,600 km

Range

560 km/h

Speed

1 pilot

Capacity

8,800 kg

MTOW

4.47 meters

Height

Not applicable (propeller aircraft); engine: 2,000 hp

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO noise standards); very loud radial engine

Noise