republic p 47 thunderbolt squadronThe P 47 Thunderbolt was a versatile US fighter aircraft produced between 1941 and 1945 operating in both the Mediterranean and Pacific theatres. In addition to eight wing mounted . 50 caliber machine guns, it was capable of carrying five inch rockets or a bomb load of up to 2500 pounds. When fully loaded up in this manner, the fighter was one of the heaviest of the entire war. However, this meant it could fulfil a number of roles performing well as a