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.

The F-86s in Korea belonged to the 4th Fighter Group, commanded by Colonel John ... I must have killed the pilot,” he said, “he made no attempt to get out—didn’t even open his canopy.” ...

he pilots began training in mid-October with the 162nd Fighter Wing in Tucson, Arizona. The Pentagon said the training process would take several months to complete. A second group of another four ...