Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, Reg. G-THUN, Alternate Serial No. 549192, Military Code F4-J, Serial No. 399-55731, Display Paint: U.S. Air Force, Aircraft Name: Nellie B, close-up pilot view, air-to-air, UK Warbirds 2023

A World War II Republic P‑47D Thunderbolt fighter‑bomber, registration G‑THUN, alternate serial 549192, code F4‑J and serial 399‑55731 named “Nellie B,” is captured in close‑up pilot air‑to‑air view at UK Warbirds 2023. The Thunderbolt is a U.S. Air Force single‑seat monoplane powered by a Pratt & Whitney R‑2800 Double Wasp air‑cooled radial engine with multi‑blade propeller. Its bubble canopy, wing gun mounts and sturdy fuselage are apparent in flight.