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Aircraft achieved 504 mph in level flight in August 4, 1944, an unofficial world speed record at the time for piston-engined aircraft. As of August 21, 1989, the record is held by Grumman Bearcat N77F "Rare Bear". |
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BILL PIPPIN COLLECTION
No. 5998. Republic AP-10 XP-47J Thunderbolt (43-46952) US Army Air Forces
Aeroplane Photo Supply (APS) Photo Nos. 3720 and 4424
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Aircraft achieved 504 mph in level flight in August 4, 1944, an unofficial world speed record at the time for piston-engined aircraft. As of August 21, 1989, the record is held by Grumman Bearcat N77F "Rare Bear". |
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Created November 30, 2006
