110 - The P-47 Thunderbolt and 362nd Fighter Group

Published: Feb. 15, 2020, 5:30 a.m.

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In this episode we\\u2019re going to be looking at the P-47 Thunderbolt and the US 362nd Fighter Group. The P-47 was a fighter bomber and very much suited to a ground attack role, with it\'s eight .50 cal machine guns and it could carry a bomb load of 2,500lbs or rockets. On top of that, it could take a lot of punishment.

I\\u2019m joined by Chris Bucholtz.

Chris is an aviation historian with a number of books under his belt including Thunderbolts Triumphant: The 362nd Fighter Group vs Germany\'s Wehrmacht.

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