Description: Among the iconic aircraft of World War II, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt not only was physically the biggest single-engine fighter, it also had an enormous impact on history. In terms of its combat effectiveness, P-47 fliers destroyed 7,067 hostile aircraft, with about half of those “kills” recorded during aerial combat. Thunderbolt pilots reported destroying 6,000 enemy tanks, 68,000 trucks, 86,000 railway cars, and 9,000 locomotives. For a single-engine fighter, such a tally is definitely one for the history books. The history of this iconic aircraft is presented through carefully researched archival photos, as well as photographs of preserved examples, thereby illustrating not only the combat use of the Thunderbolt, but also the details of its design and construction. Large, clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader on the airfield and in the sky with this historic aircraft. Part of the Legends of Warfare series. Series: Legends of Warfare: Aviation (Book 16)Hardcover: 112 pagesPublisher: Schiffer Military History (June 28, 2019)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0764356739ISBN-13: 9780764356735
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Type: Illustrated Book
Features: Illustrated
Original Language: English
Era: 1940s
Book Title: P-47 Thunderbolt : Republic's Mighty Jug in World War II
Number of Pages: 112 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
Item Height: 0.7 in
Topic: Military Science, Aviation / History, Aviation / Commercial, Military / Aviation
Publication Year: 2019
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Transportation, Technology & Engineering, History
Item Weight: 32.1 Oz
Author: David Doyle
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 9 in
Book Series: Legends of Warfare: Aviation Ser.
Format: Hardcover
