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Gift of Douglas B. Marshall, 2010.65.5 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Republic Thunderbolt (P-47) Powered by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Double Wasps (R-2800)
Gift of Douglas B. Marshall, 2010.65.5 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Republic Thunderbolt (P-47) Powered by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Double Wasps (R-2800)

Printer
Date1942-1945
MediumSerigraphy; colored printer's inks on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 1/8 x 16 1/2in. (30.8 x 41.9cm) Sheet (height x width): 16 7/8 x 20in. (42.9 x 50.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Douglas B. Marshall
Object number2010.65.5
DescriptionTwo airplanes are on a bombing raid. The right plane with United States insignia is flying directly over the target, military tanks. The airplane on the left is firing at the tanks. The tanks are on a hilltop over looking a town. Two tanks in the background are on fire with smoke filling the sky.
NotesSubject Note: The Republic Thunderbolt P-47 was the biggest most expensive fighter aircraft used in World War II. Powered by Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp engines, it was introduced in 1942 and was one of the main United States Air Forces fighter aircraft throughout the war. (Finlay 3/31/2010)
Status
Not on view
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