The Don Englebreston Collection

Formation of Three P-47 Thunderbolt Fighters in Flight — Lloyd Air Museum Air Show, June 2014

Formation of Three P-47 Thunderbolt Fighters in Flight — Lloyd Air Museum Air Show, June 2014

Three restored P-47 Thunderbolts fly in formation, one marked with black-and-white invasion stripes historically used to help Allied forces identify friendly aircraft during and after the D-Day landings. The Thunderbolt was among the most rugged fighters of World War II, prized for its firepower and ability to absorb battle damage. Project: 219309