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Earlier this week I posted that I once did photos for a WWII pilot’s reunion. Every one that I talked to (18 or so) had flown both the Mustang and the 47 Thunderbolt. All liked the 47 better.....they liked it because it could deliver a pounding, take a pounding, then get you back home.

Your experience coincides with what I have picked up from primary and secondary sources over the decades. While the P-51 (like the Spitfire) was obviously a good performer and got the lion's share of contemporary publicity, the P-47 (like the Hurricane) did much of the heavy lifting at a critical stage and got far less publicity.

FWIW, I know of one ex-Mosquito pilot who gets positively irate that the Mossie is virtually forgotten by so many.

Mr. niteowl77

74 posted on 04/09/2009 3:22:54 PM PDT by niteowl77 (You wanted him, and now you have got him. I say, "Good day to you," America.)

I know of one ex-Mosquito pilot who gets positively irate that the Mossie is virtually forgotten by so many.

A fighter/bomber made out of wood that was so fast that it didn't require defensive armament.

Excellent point niteowl77.

79 posted on 04/09/2009 3:27:06 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, Question everyone else)

The Mosquito was a terrific plane.

87 posted on 04/09/2009 3:30:48 PM PDT by Goldsborough (Yes Lauren, you are not cool enough to own a Mac.)

FWIW, I know of one ex-Mosquito pilot who gets positively irate that the Mossie is virtually forgotten by so many.

The Mosquito got Hitler and Goering's attention!

131 posted on 04/09/2009 4:12:27 PM PDT by Loud Mime (If Christians cannot unite in battle to save this nation, it will be lost)

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