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The Dark Reason Germans Hated the P-47 Thunderbolt So Much The P-47 Thunderbolt was mocked by German pilots as a “flying barrel”—until they faced it in combat. With eight .50 caliber machine guns, brutal dive power, and near-indestructible armor, this American fighter became one of the most feared aircraft of World War II. From deadly dogfights to devastating ground attacks, the P-47 changed air warfare forever. In this video, we reveal why the Germans came to fear the Thunderbolt—and how it earned its legendary status in WWII history.