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P-47 Thunderbolt The Legendary “Jug” has joined the American Heritage Museum’s collection.
solidifying its place in aviation history as one of the most iconic and versatile fighters of its era. This particular P-47 (# 45-49167) was produced in 1945 and held in storage at Sweetwater, TX, home of the WASP, before being sent to Piura Air Force Base in Peru. There it was stationed from 1963 to 1969. Shortly after, it was decommissioned and purchased by civilian operators in New York, Texas and California. It was eventually transferred to the United States Air Force Museum in 1981. The American Heritage Museum took possession of P-47 #45-49167 in September, 2023. The fighter has been moved to American Aero Services in New Smyrna Beach, Florida to prepare the aircraft for display at the American Heritage Museum in the future.
Photo: Testament to how rugged the P-47 was, picture shows Pilot Lt. Edwin Wright just after landing marveling at the massive hole made by anti-aircraft fire. October, 1944. COLLINGS FOUNDATION - AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM 16