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  • Two P-47D Thunderbolts go to an airshow. Engine start, taxi, take-off, fly-bys and landing, then a flight home. Join the fun.
    (The large boat in the center was not under attack. It was placed there by the airshow organizer as a marker.)

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  • @TheBarricade32
    @TheBarricade32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My grandfather flew 86 Missions in WWII with one of these, receiving the French Croix De Guerre.

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow, that's a lot. I hope you keep his memory going. Those guys did awesome work.

    • @matydrum
      @matydrum ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My grand father got the croix de guerre too but in the resistance ( he got the médaille de la résistance too), did your gradnfather flew for free french air force? Was he french? Do you know where he flew (england, italy etc...)?

  • @joesmith3501
    @joesmith3501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Incredible footage. Thanks to all the men and women keeping these treasures flying. Can’t help but be jealous

  • @Brianthehistorynerd
    @Brianthehistorynerd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This was amazing!! I’m currently working on a 1/32 P-47 (eight nifties) it was Capt. Clyde Knisley’s plane. He was shot down over Luxembourg. It’s a build to pretty much honor him as I do all my models.

    • @monkeybearmax
      @monkeybearmax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brian The History Nerd my grandad flew this one and was shot down and he ditched it in the Med.

    • @gibbs677bg
      @gibbs677bg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@monkeybearmax so he was ok? avoided the sharks? what was his name?

  • @pascalchauvet822
    @pascalchauvet822 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is ever so surprising how graceful ad docile this huge chunk of metal flies once in the sky

    • @thedevilneveraskstwice7027
      @thedevilneveraskstwice7027 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, +-20 flying is literally the description of gracefulness lol. More like a brick.

  • @steventeklinski9585
    @steventeklinski9585 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Certainly no Gemans left in that bow of the river. Merica!

  • @GK1976A
    @GK1976A ปีที่แล้ว

    It's basically a flying tank.
    What an absolute beast!

  • @abrahamlouw2795
    @abrahamlouw2795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When the engine roars to life 😍

  • @minnesotajack1
    @minnesotajack1 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only thing that doesn’t do it justice is the sound…that thunderous roar. The Jug is my favorite war bird…hands down

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If I had one of these, it would be cruising to Chicago or someplace besides doing circles around the river. Great cockpit viewing though. A very nice aircraft. You're very lucky to have such.

    • @themanmike1
      @themanmike1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chicago is a shit hole why there? I'd fly the blue ridge mountains 100ft off the tree tops..

    • @AlexKS1992
      @AlexKS1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@themanmike1 Just don’t end up like Audie Murphy.

  • @flyfasterf22
    @flyfasterf22 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Next best thing to actually flying up there yourself. Thanks bro love the video

  • @bobnewkirk7186
    @bobnewkirk7186 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so envious! Please make more of these!

  • @PauloPereira-jj4jv
    @PauloPereira-jj4jv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish my brother was still alive, since this was his plane.
    He'd love to see this video.

  • @ibramgaunt8863
    @ibramgaunt8863 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love these kind of videos. Thank you for sharing them. I hope Geneseo can get a P-47 to come out this year, it is my favorite aircraft.

    • @pascalchauvet822
      @pascalchauvet822 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes mine too. Although it is more like Obelix and the P-51 more like Asterix

  • @malacuea5963
    @malacuea5963 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wowwww. Impressive. Thanks you. I would love that the A2A FSX plane had this engine sound.

  • @tonnywildweasel8138
    @tonnywildweasel8138 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Thanks for sharing, and greets from the Netherlands!

  • @funkster9
    @funkster9 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome videos. Makes my Cessna helmet cam vids look like super super slo-mo

  • @outperformancelife3145
    @outperformancelife3145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to hear this airframe firing at a target! Its an amazing plane. I think better than the P-51. P-40 Warhawk and P-38 Lightning are amazing too!

  • @jf-a1916
    @jf-a1916 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Senta a Pua! 🇧🇷

  • @cmontygman
    @cmontygman 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The flight home seems so relaxing.

  • @Farmer-bh3cg
    @Farmer-bh3cg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A wonderful aircraft, easy to fly, maneuverable at altitude, fast, powerful, dives like a falling safe, and its toughness is legendary. Someone hit telephone pole - the telephone pole lost. A Brazilian hit a chimney. He lost the right outboard wing 18 inches outboard from the right main gear. He got it home. They would come home with 150 -200 - 300, and more bulletholes. An amazingly strong aircraft.
    May I humbly suggest a camera with better contrast capabilities and an audio of t he pilots preflight checks and starting procedures. "Parking brake Set, Altimeter 29.83 Set, Boost Off, Mix Full Rich, Prop Full Increase, Oil temp 190C, Cylinder Head temp 230C Tail wheel Unlock, Parking Brake Off. You get the idea. Call out the action or guage and point to the gauge or control.
    Again, you get the idea. It would add so much more to the educational aspects of the video. Even throw in bits of specific info on the aircraft Characteristics "Do NOT maneuver below 135 MPH at low altitude - you'll stall the airplane and not have altitude to recover. You'll be dead, you just won't have stopped breathing yet..."
    Thank you for the video it's great the way it is. My thoughts are only to add it its interest and it mat take too much effort, especially with the cockpit workload already there!

  • @jonerrek7806
    @jonerrek7806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a treat. Thank you.

  • @cennedystv8098
    @cennedystv8098 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahh, the flying muscle car, or as we call it, the 3400 round hotdog dispenser :)

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great footage johnboy 🤠🤟

  • @denizthegamer3771
    @denizthegamer3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The p47 thunderbolt is my favourite plane and my 2nd favourite plane is the fw190

  • @kencohagen4967
    @kencohagen4967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks again for another ride taken vicariously, but the light/dark patches at the beginning make it hard to deal with.

  • @fredsalfa
    @fredsalfa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My dad flew P47Ds in WW2. This is what it must have looked like for him

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, this would certainly have been the view from his 'office'.

    • @fredsalfa
      @fredsalfa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      John Shoffner He was only 21 years old then he said. Also flew P51Ds

  • @ricardofranco7419
    @ricardofranco7419 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so awesome!!!

  • @andreacampana4754
    @andreacampana4754 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing plane and amazimg video!

  • @xarups
    @xarups 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn.. I wished you had manually adjusted the camera settings to solve the brightness issue. What a plane.

  • @frez777
    @frez777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Life changes when that engine fires.

  • @rocketlife9549
    @rocketlife9549 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The whiteout killed what was a killer video...

  • @TrevorTheITGuy
    @TrevorTheITGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey i remember this airshow!
    the P47s where manufactured in Evansville, which is where this show is located.

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good eye! Yes, it was.

    • @TrevorTheITGuy
      @TrevorTheITGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jshoff725 its my home base. recognized the airspace pretty quickly! lol

    • @petefroehling8704
      @petefroehling8704 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also Farmingdale NY where republic was based

  • @viruspter1dactl
    @viruspter1dactl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So damn bright!

  • @davidmcleod7757
    @davidmcleod7757 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks this was interesting

  • @Fletchgetslost
    @Fletchgetslost 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    another great one!

  • @diggler64
    @diggler64 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't worry he will close the canopy and this will reduce the noise level 😂

  • @bjornlillpers498
    @bjornlillpers498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video from one of my favourite aircraft! I noticed you never went much above 40 on the mainfold pressure gauge. Is this because you can't go full power on modern fuels (lack of proper octane), or to spare the engine, or both?

  • @synthyawylder3297
    @synthyawylder3297 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gr8 video, but it's a damned shame the camera wasn't mounted level to the pilot's helmet.

  • @pascalchauvet822
    @pascalchauvet822 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Although mostly used for ground-attack duties I suppose it really is in its element at 25.000 ft.

  • @bamboosa
    @bamboosa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...get out of that cockpit now, soldier, the Jug is mine. Give me my areoplane. The "D". The bolt. The thunder. Mine. Now...hey, you can't fly away from meeeee.....

  • @billyrock8305
    @billyrock8305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent flying and a joy to watch. Best and worst traits of the P47?

    • @pascalchauvet822
      @pascalchauvet822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Without having flown one I would say the worst trait was its high wing loading. As the first ones were deployed to England some P-47s and their pilots were lost due to high-speed-stalls when mock-dogfighting Spitfires until these were forbidden by the authorities. They just weren't made for this type of combat. Sure one could argue that instead it could outdive any of the German fighters which were on its tail, but you don't win combats by essentialy running away from them .Other tactics had to be developed by pilots like Huub Zemke who disliked the P-47 at first, like boom- and zoom tactics, diving down on the enemy and climbing up again, thus purely vertical manoeuvres instead of horizontal ones.
      What I don't know is whether the wing loading of the P-47N was any better, which hab an entirely new wing :de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47

    • @billyrock8305
      @billyrock8305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pascalchauvet822 Well Stated sir. My Spitfire instructor always advised not to exceed 350 knot downward speed as the wings are attached with only 7 bolts. Good advice! 🇬🇧

  • @allenspencer6434
    @allenspencer6434 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You

  • @shermansquires3979
    @shermansquires3979 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like you were taxiing in cloud!

  • @P61guy61
    @P61guy61 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @vincentwang4848
    @vincentwang4848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it !!!

  • @dogeness
    @dogeness 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You were barely exceeding 150mph IAS in level flight, barely exceeding 250 in a dive and couldn't maintain the zoom climb for long. You weren't anywhere near full throttle, were you? Or am I just overestimating the capabilities of the P-47 at this altitude?

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      60%, all you need in Thunderbolt sometimes.

    • @dogeness
      @dogeness 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see. Thanks for the really quick reply btw!
      You have one of the best jobs in the world!

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

    • @davidsmith1323
      @davidsmith1323 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Jug had more kills in WW2 than any other allied fighter. It's an extremely capable plane, but it had its quirks like any other. Good thing it had some serious armor plating protecting the pilot. Many a Jug landed safely when another plane would have been shredded. Truly a flying tank.

    • @johnshaft5613
      @johnshaft5613 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I could be wrong here, but I also think that most (probably all) the restored P-47s still in the air have the turbo supercharger system removed and are flying on normally aspirated R2800s. This would degrade performance somewhat, particularly at altitude.
      Perhaps John can weigh in. Great video BTW.

  • @theodorepratt3707
    @theodorepratt3707 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    MAN NICE VIDEO😊.

  • @Capt_OscarMike
    @Capt_OscarMike 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wondering at the very beginning if you were going to turn your fuel switch valve on...I saw you flipping the starter...I assume it was already primed, and temps, etc in the green...when it didn't turn over I saw that big red switch pointing in the wrong direction...Notice flipped it to "both tanks-all the way right and the beauty fired up on cue...kinda rough with the mixture though or is that SOP??? Not being a SA I'm truly curious...Amazing what happens when fuel gets to that massive engine :-) ...the "Jug" is my favorite WarBird by a long shot...well, the P-51D...Curious if there are any original P-47N around???? GREAT VIDEO EVEN IF IS 7 YEARS OLD...DEFINITELY, A DREAM OF MINE that will never achieve...time running out rather quickly for me ...guess it is for everyone though...

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The big red switch is actually the magneto ignition switch. We first crank the engine through several blades with the mags off to ensure the engine rotates freely, then the mags are switched on and cranking with fuel begins. Yes, they start lumpy, not all cylinders fire together so it takes a few rotations before all cylinders are running clean and even. - JS

    • @Man0War
      @Man0War 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t give up.

  • @lyianx
    @lyianx ปีที่แล้ว

    Im sure they are a pain to work on, inefficient (compared to today's engines) and require alot more attention to operate, but man to Radial engines sound nice.

  • @matydrum
    @matydrum ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Is that bird yours? It must feel amazing! I fly mine in dcs lol! I notice I didnt see the turbo lever next to the throttle, that you could connect or not to, was it removed because collection warbirds don't need superchargers?

  • @brunomiguelferreira8297
    @brunomiguelferreira8297 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing

  • @Tireshredderjoe
    @Tireshredderjoe 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @briansmith2125
    @briansmith2125 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sure wish we could arm a few of those up and give them range time in a MOA to record the sights and sounds of them in the ground attack roll! Put some mock up German equipment in the open to strafe. JABO porn!

  • @jimgoff1170
    @jimgoff1170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you keep the original turbo in operation? Must be a lot to maintain if you do, nice flight!

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The original turbo is not hooked up on this one. But Hun Hunter does run the turbo. At these low altitudes, the turbo does very little, but it is cool to have. Thanks for watching... -JS

  • @jcroyston
    @jcroyston 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I`m so jealous....

  • @Wolfy101st
    @Wolfy101st 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im flying this in a DCS , I would give my last penny to fly the real beast of the sky:) well or the RAF Tempest , ;)

  • @themanmike1
    @themanmike1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like the artificial horizon indicator is not functioning or locked?

  • @Blougheed
    @Blougheed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your AF seems to be locked?

    • @Blougheed
      @Blougheed 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Artificial horizion sorry.

  • @williamwaits
    @williamwaits ปีที่แล้ว

    God, if i only had 2 million dollar's and no color blindness.

  • @basca2
    @basca2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have more than 900 hours on the simulator full controls on this flying beauty i wish i could fly a real one.

  • @jth877
    @jth877 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How difficult is it to fly a P-47 vs a Mustang or Corsair? The P-47, at least in this video, seems to be actually enjoyable rather than a ton of work. The plane wants to fly.

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All the warbirds you mention are about the same in 'ease' to fly. The Thunderbolt is a bit heavier than the others and gets going a bit slower, but in the air it is beautifully balanced on the controls and you are correct - it loves to fly. Thanks for checking in. - JS

  • @sono1951
    @sono1951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the jug

  • @michaelmurray7199
    @michaelmurray7199 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I happen to notice that while the redline for the manifold pressure was between 50 and 55 inches, you only ran about 40 inches during takeoff. May I ask why that is?

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So much power, that's all we need at this weight.

  • @81squadronraf
    @81squadronraf 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Миллион лайков!

  • @nor00t
    @nor00t 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why horizon instrument was not uncaged ?

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not needed on this occasion. We used the real thing.

  • @jonataneriksson8216
    @jonataneriksson8216 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't see the surrondings

  • @GeneralSirDouglasMcA
    @GeneralSirDouglasMcA 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How loud is the cockpit noise?

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty much just what you hear in the video, and with the helmet on it is pretty tame. Thanks for watching! -JS

  • @DrJ262
    @DrJ262 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    what city was the airshow in?

    • @FishinSucks
      @FishinSucks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Evansville, Ind.

  • @baraskparas9559
    @baraskparas9559 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fan tas tic.

  • @myvideointube
    @myvideointube 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    !!!!

  • @georgegeorge9361
    @georgegeorge9361 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which model is that?

    • @dukecraig2402
      @dukecraig2402 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Judging by what little I can see of the canopy it's either a late model D or a G, contrary to what a lot of people think not all D models were "Razorbacks", they had transitioned to the bubble canopy towards the end of the D model before the G began.

  • @staLkerhu
    @staLkerhu ปีที่แล้ว

    12:14 😳
    22:47 🥵

  • @MAGApepe
    @MAGApepe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    :))

  • @Red-Magic
    @Red-Magic 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Umm...modern navigation equipment is tainting the cockpit.

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What nav gear do you have in YOUR Thunderbolt?

    • @Red-Magic
      @Red-Magic 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Shoffner Good point. I'm just one of those guys that really like to keep antiques as original as possible, and for me at least, it's a bit heartbreaking to see equipment from to-day on aircraft from the '40s. Still, great plane though. If it flies, it's great! ;D

    • @jshoff725
      @jshoff725  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for being a good sport. And I agree, but a minimal amount of new stuff is really nice in today's modern airspace. When it's safe, it's fun. BTW, I flew the Thunderbolt today. Thanks for tuning in.