P-47B Razorback World War I Initial deliveries to the USAF

Initial deliveries to the USAF began on March 17

first flown in 1946

the Pfalz D

72 remains the fastest piston-engined float plane in history

and lowering fuel consumption for the KC-135A fleet

P-47B Razorback World War I Initial deliveries to the USAFRepublic P 47 Razorback airplane model. Affectionately nicknamed "Jug," the P 47 was one of the most famous AAF fighter planes of WW II. Although originally conceived as a lightweight interceptor, the P 47 developed as a heavyweight fighter and made its first flight on May 6, 1941. The first production model was delivered to the AAF in March 1942, and in April 1943 the Thunderbolt flew its first combat mission a sweep over Western Europe. Used as both