The Don Englebreston Collection

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt 'Hun Hunter XVI' in Flight, Lloyd TN Air Museum Air Show, June 2014

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt 'Hun Hunter XVI' in Flight, Lloyd TN Air Museum Air Show, June 2014

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt 'Hun Hunter XVI' banks over the airfield during a 2014 air show appearance. One of the heaviest single-engine fighters of World War II, the P-47 was renowned for its rugged construction, powerful radial engine, and effectiveness in both air superiority and ground-attack roles across the European and Pacific theaters. Project: 219310