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May 18, 1942
Mcallen Daily Press
Mcallen, Hidalgo County, Texas
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Informational article on the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, described as the most powerful single-engine pursuit plane with 2,000 HP Pratt & Whitney engine and turbo supercharger for high-altitude fighting, praised by army officials.
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Know America's Planes
REPUBLIC P-47
Silhouetted above by the Aviation News Committee is the Republic P-47, often known as the "Thunderbolt," the most powerful single-engine pursuit plane yet built by any nation, and possessed of stupendous fire power. This top-notch high altitude fighter is powered with a 2,000 horse power Pratt & Whitney aircooled engine which is "boosted" by the installation of an exhaust gas-driven turbo supercharger, so that it is good for actual fighting at high altitudes. It has been called by army officials "one of the finest of its kind in the world." Structural details, fire-power and performance figures are still carefully guarded army secrets.
REPUBLIC P-47
Silhouetted above by the Aviation News Committee is the Republic P-47, often known as the "Thunderbolt," the most powerful single-engine pursuit plane yet built by any nation, and possessed of stupendous fire power. This top-notch high altitude fighter is powered with a 2,000 horse power Pratt & Whitney aircooled engine which is "boosted" by the installation of an exhaust gas-driven turbo supercharger, so that it is good for actual fighting at high altitudes. It has been called by army officials "one of the finest of its kind in the world." Structural details, fire-power and performance figures are still carefully guarded army secrets.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Republic P 47
Thunderbolt
Pursuit Plane
Pratt Whitney Engine
Turbo Supercharger
High Altitude Fighter
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Story Details
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is the most powerful single-engine pursuit plane, with stupendous fire power, powered by a 2,000 HP Pratt & Whitney air-cooled engine boosted by a turbo supercharger for high-altitude combat, hailed as one of the finest by army officials, with details guarded as secrets.