Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, G-THUN / 39955731, The Fighter Collection
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Registration: G-THUN
Construction Number: 39955731
Code Number: 42-26671 / MX-X / 'No guts, no glory!'
Model Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
Operator: The Fighter Collection
Airport: Duxford (QFO / EGSU), UK - England
Photographer: Martin Laycock
Date Taken: 09/07/2005
Date Submitted: 20/04/2009
Photographed taxying out at Flying Legends 2005, the Fighter Collection's P-47D was built in 1945 as 45-49192. She later served as '114' with the Peruvian AF until 1967. She wears the markings of Lt. Col. Ben Mayo (Commanding Officer of the 82nd FS/78th FG based at Duxford 1943-45), she was operated by The Fighter Collection between 1984-2007. She's now flying in the USA as N147PF based at the Milville Army Air Force Museum, New Jersey.
Picture ID:1169108