Monday, August 11, 2014

Lightning Is Often Accompanied By A Thunderbolt

Sure enough, there was a P-47 Thunderbolt at Thunder Over Michigan.

Here's a closeup of her kill markings and name:

This was one productive WWII fighter-bomber.

In the air, it showed it's power and flew with an unexpected grace.

15,678 Thunderbolts of all types were built, yet under 20 are still in flying condition today.

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2 comments:

  1. Old NFOMonday, August 11, 2014 at 8:53:00 PM EDT

    Jugs WERE graceful... for Jugs... :-)

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  2. AaronMonday, August 11, 2014 at 10:51:00 PM EDT

    Indeed they were. Sort of like their descendant the A-10 Thundebolt II - ugly yet graceful and beautiful in a functional "I'm gonna kill some bad guys!" kinda way.

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