It has been more than six years since the Planes of Fame Air Museum’s Republic P-47G Thunderbolt last flew over the museum grounds. In the years since, the iconic fighter has undergone an extensive renewal, including the installation of a newly rebuilt Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine, a new propeller, refurbished landing gear, and a complete cosmetic makeover. The aircraft returned to the air in September 2025, then publicly for the first time at the Central Coast AirFest in Santa Maria last October.
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