A P-47 Thunderbolt prepares for take off, 11 March 1943. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. "Thunderbolt" Comes To Britain ... America's New Fighter 'Plane. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Ready for the take off. Taxying along the tarmac, the new, high-speed "Thunderbolt" prepares to take the air. Part of her formidable armament, in the wings, is revealed in this picture. TET 255702. 11-3-43-T.' On reverse: Not To Be Released Before, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Stored by Roger Freeman with 353rd Fighter Group prints but no visible unit markings.