P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group at Kings Cliffe , 26 March 1943. Passed for publication 27 Apr 1943, but not released until 10 May 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'The "Thunderbolt" - Newest American Fighter 'Plane To Reach Britain. Designed for fast speeds at high altitudes, the "Thunderbolt", newest American fighter plane to arrive in the country, has a wingspan of 41 feet, a 2,000 h.p. engine and a speed of over 400 m.p.h. Its ceiling range and other details are still a secret. In the U.S. where it is in quantity production for the U.S.A.A.F. it is known as the P-47. Associated Press Photo Shows:- "Thunderbolts" lined up awaiting the take-off at a U.S. fighter station "somewhere in England." WOR 256835. 26-4-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, Not To Be Published , Not To Be Published Until, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].