Neel Kearby became a hardcore "believer" in the P-47 and devoted himself to developing a doctrine for making the most of the ...

Airplanes have long played an important role in wars, conducting reconnaissance and bombing missions — as well as fighting each other in the skies. Close-quarters combat between aircraft is known as ...

The P-47 Thunderbolt, symbol of the 8th Air Force's resilience, faced relentless Luftwaffe attacks in 1943. Explore its journey, from its combat debut to its defining moments in aerial dogfights.