How many P-47's are Airworthy and Flown ??

[Aircraft Mech Paul]

Hi Guys,

A long time away and glad to be back. I have had this little bird on my shoulder for quite some time whispering in my ear the question of how many "Jug's" are airworthy and flown/flyable in the US and UK. Heck..... I'll even expand my question to include those that are being restored TO airworthy status. I've been out of touch with this forum and my interests for so long I just have had a complete brain drain. As for myself, I love to see the -47's and they are my favorite. So please... gentlemen, and ladies if present.....enlighten me.

Live.... from sunny and ULTRA HOT Huntsville,

Paul

[dropctune]

http://www.warbirdalley.com/p47.htm

[JDK]

Too few...

I find Warbird Alley's figures a good basic yardstick, but usually out of date and only roughly about right.

AFAIK, since the return of the TFC P-47 'No Guts no Glory', I don't think there are any P-47s airworthy outside of the USA. There's another one under restoration to fly with TFC (the ex-'Little Demon') and another under restoration to fly with HARS in NSW, Australia.

Regards,

[TAdan]

Off the top of my head I'd say atleast six or seven here in the U.S.

The Razorback at P.O.F.
Paul Allen's
Tom Duffy
Two at the Museum in Tennesee
One on Long island
Tarheel hal

[k5083]

There's also Rod Lewis' ex Tillamook, and that one formerly associated with Westpac with the black and white cowl. So we're up to 9.

Don't know the status of Hairless Joe these days.

August

[Bear]

Don't know the status of Hairless Joe these days.

It is now listed as pending on Courtesy's website.

http://www.courtesyaircraft.com/Current%20Inventory/N47DA%20Republic%20P-47D%20Specs.htm

[John Beyl]

Don't know the status of Hairless Joe these days.

It is now listed as pending on Courtesy's website.

http://www.courtesyaircraft.com/Current%20Inventory/N47DA%20Republic%20P-47D%20Specs.htm

The CAF bird is currently under long term restoration to fly, correct?

Sounds like a deal has been struck for Hairless Joe...go west young man...north and west.

John

[ZRX61]

Don't know the status of Hairless Joe these days.

It is now listed as pending on Courtesy's website.

http://www.courtesyaircraft.com/Current%20Inventory/N47DA%20Republic%20P-47D%20Specs.htm

Dagnabbit! Guess it's too late if my lottery numbers come up tonight

[Django]

Welcome back Paul!

I am looking forward to the Razorback and the CAF rebuild flying again.

[obart1]

FYI, the Long Island P-47D is located in the American Airpower Museum currently housed in a hangar where Thunderbolts were actually built. More information can be found here:

http://americanairpowermuseum.com/Websi ... lanes.html

[Nathan]

Hello,

I thought the AAM's in NY was a "N" model.

[Nathan]

Hello,

I thought the AAM's in NY was a "N" model.

[Clifford Bossie]

Not enough!

[baldrick]

Too few...

I find Warbird Alley's figures a good basic yardstick, but usually out of date and only roughly about right.

AFAIK, since the return of the TFC P-47 'No Guts no Glory', I don't think there are any P-47s airworthy outside of the USA. There's another one under restoration to fly with TFC (the ex-'Little Demon') and another under restoration to fly with HARS in NSW, Australia.

Regards,

James, Rob Greinert has three Razorbacks. Two under active restoration and one used as a pattern aircraft, which will probably join the queue later.

[Pat Carry]

When is the last time the P-47 at the Palm Springs Air Museum was airborne?