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Step into the thrilling history of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and discover the untold story of aviation legend Jackie Cochran in this action-packed episode! Dive deep into the legacy of the P-47 Thunderbolt, the powerful World War II fighter that earned a reputation for toughness and firepower. We uncover the incredible wartime exploits of the "Jug," its unique design decisions, and why it was a backbone of Allied airpower in both Europe and the Pacific. Learn about the aircraft's Russian immigrant designers, Alexander Seversky and Alexander Kartveli, whose vision changed American aviation forever. But that's not all - we shine a spotlight on Jackie Cochran, a pioneering aviator who led the Women's Airforce Service Pilots, became the first woman to break the sound barrier, and inspired generations of pilots. Discover how pre-war air races influenced both military innovation and today’s fastest motorsport, pylon racing, and witness the dramatic evolution from propeller-driven planes to supersonic jets like the F-104 Starfighter. Whether you’re a classic warbird enthusiast, a motorsport fan, or an aviation history buff, this episode of "Flying Through Time" delivers

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Republic P-47 Thunderbolt: The Untold Story Of A Legendary WW2 Fighter
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23 minutes
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English
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