P-47 "Thunderbolt" - Lackland AFB - San Antonio, Texas
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BruceS
N 29° 23.589 W 098° 37.183
14R E 536898 N 3251604
World War II era long range fighter aircraft on display adjacent to the parade field at Lackland Air Force Base.
Waymark Code: WM3CTA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2008
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P-47
"Thunderbolt"
This P-47N is painted in colors representing the P-47D flown by Lt. Col.
Francis S. Gabreski while leader of the 61st Fighter Squadron 56th Fighter
Group, 8th Air Force. The markings on the plane show the "D" Day invasion
stripes and the 28 confirmed air victories made by Lt. Col. Gabreski. The
P-47 commonly called the "Jug" first flew in May 1941 and was the first over
over 15,000 to be produced. The Thunderbolt went into action in the
European Theater in May 1943 with the 4th Fighter Group. The P-47 made
history as a long-range escort for bombers on deep penetration raids into
Germany, and as a ground support and attack fighter bomber in both Europe and
the Pacific. The Jug could take an unbelievable amount of punishment due
to its heavy armor and solid construction.
| Manufacturer: Republic |
Quantity Produced: 15,660 |
| Wing Span: 42' 10" |
Maximum Speed: 450+ mph |
| Length: 36' 2" |
Altitude: 40,000 ft |
| Height: 14' 2" |
Range: Over 1700 miles |
| Empty Weight: 10,700 lbs |
Power Plant: Pratt & Whitney R2800 (2100 hp) |
| Gross Weight: 21,200 lbs |
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Information from sign in front of aircraft.