A B-24 Liberator under escort by P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group. Passed for publication 29 May 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Match For The Nazi F.W. 190 – The “Thunderbolt” – New American High-Altitude Fighter. EH/MoN. The latest American single-seater fighter, the Republic P-47, known as the “Thunderbolt” has been in operation from British bases for some time. The largest and heaviest single-seater fighter in the world, pilots give favourable reports of its high diving speed and effective aileron control. Designed as a high altitude fighter – around 40,000 ft. – the ‘Thunderbolt’s’ top speed rated in excess of 400 m.p.h. at altitude, is derived from a Pratt and Whitney Radial engine of 2,000 h.p. fitted with Turbo-Supercharger. The armament consists of eight ½ inch [50. Cal] calibre machine guns, these gives a total rate of fire of 6,400 rounds a minute. In a series of operations, they have shot down several of the German crack F.W. 190. Above The Clouds In A Liberator. Photo Shows – A beautiful cloud formation showing section of tail fin of "Liberator" bomber. Fox May 43.' On reverse: Obscured press copyright stamp, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].