A P-47 Thunderbolt (UN-V, serial number 41-6325) of the 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group prepares for take off at Horsham St. Faith, 16 March 1943. Passed for publication 16 Mar 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'UN-V.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Air's "Joe Louis" Is In England. March 1943. This is the first photograph to be taken in England of the new American high-altitude fast fighter, the P-47 or "Thunderbolt". Now in quantity production, its 2000 hp engine gives it a speed in excess of 400 mph. Eight guns in the wings give it a tremendous punch, and it has been reported that it was strong enough to stand up to the strain of a 750mph power-dive in trials. P-47 "Thunderbolt" taking off; note the powerful lines.' On reverse: Central Press, Not To Be Released Before, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].