The Snapshots in Time Collection
U.S.N.T.S. Aircraft Recognition Training Card: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, Form 2, Columbus Ohio, December 8, 1942
A page from a 1942 U.S. Naval Training School aircraft recognition manual, teaching sailors and airmen to identify the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt from every angle. Recognition training like this was essential during World War II, helping to prevent friendly-fire incidents and enabling rapid identification of friendly and enemy aircraft in combat. Project: 218069