Check Six – F-47 Era 1947-1954

Posted on Jun 18, 2022 in Check Six

Hawaii Air National Guard photographs – click to enlarge

The 199th Fighter Squadron flew the Republic F-47 Thunderbolt from 1947-1954. Originally known as the P-47 (P for Pursuit), the aircraft were redesignated F-47 shortly after the end of World War II. The F-47s were affectionately called “Jugs”.

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