How to Fly the P-47 Thunderbolt: Pre-Flight to Landing (Archival Footage) | Rare 1943 training film

This rare 1943 training film provides a direct look inside the operational procedures for the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. This second installment focuses strictly on the mechanics of the aircraft's take-off roll, flight controls, and landing approach from the pilot's perspective. 01:21 Intro with brief comedy sketch: 'Very Basic Training' by LEW LEHR. "Golfers are the Cwaziest peoples, but from golfers, you pilots can learn a serious lesson..." Note: Lew Lehr was a comedian, writer and editor known for his humorous contributions to Newsreels, his radio appearances and his popular catchphrase: "Monkeys is the cwaziest peoples." 02:49 Line of P-47 fighters on runway, pilot and crew approaching. 07:19 P-47 taxiing in runway 03:18 Exterior check of the airplane 04:00 Pre-Flight Checklist / Cockpit Check (Controls CUs) 05:45 Cranking the engine ("CLEAR PROP!") - Engage! 07:21 Taxiing ("S-ing" or S-turning) 08:12 CU of brakes 08:30 Lining up 08:43 Control Room 09:55 P-47 Take-off 17:00 P-47 Landing procedure For broadcast quality material of this clip or to know more about our Public Domain collection, contact us at [email protected] #ww2aviation #ww2aircraft #p47thunderbolt #militaryhistory