Film Archive - Flying the Republic P-47

P-47 Pilot Familiarization / Training film (1943)

Describing initial familiarization techniques for pilots of the P-47 pursuit airplane.

Describes flight characteristics of the P-47 Thunderbolt, including service ceiling, speed, power, fuel consumption, supercharger system, use of turbo and throttled landing gear and flaps, armament, switch and control panel etc.

P-47 Ground Handling, Take-Off, Normal Flight, Landing / Training film (1943)

Demonstrates procedures in flying the P-47. Includes preflight and cockpit checks, warm-up, taxiing, cruising, banking, stalling, speeds for approaches, turns, and landings. Also shows how to conduct post flight checks, Ground Handling, Takeoff, Normal Flight and Landing.

P-47 High Altitude Flight and Aerobatics / Training film (1943)

Demonstrates the Thunderbolt in dives, loops, slow rolls, turns, spin recoveries, and half rolls. Stresses precautions and proper speeds for various altitudes. Also explains functions of supercharger and water injection systems in high altitude flight.