The Don Englebreston Collection
P-47 Thunderbolt-Type Fighter Climbing Out After Takeoff, Tennessee Air Show, June 2014
A restored WWII-era fighter climbs away from the runway during a 2014 Tennessee air show, its radial engine roaring and landing gear retracting into the wings. Aircraft like this Republic P-47 Thunderbolt were vital to Allied air superiority and ground-attack operations during World War II, and warbirds like it continue to fly today thanks to dedicated restoration efforts. Project: 219309