{"id":24464,"date":"2023-01-02T17:47:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T17:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=24464"},"modified":"2023-01-02T17:47:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T17:47:43","slug":"caf-airbase-georgia-seeks-funds-to-help-complete-restoration-of-its-p-47-thunderbolt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/georgia\/caf-airbase-georgia-seeks-funds-to-help-complete-restoration-of-its-p-47-thunderbolt\/%20","title":{"rendered":"CAF Airbase Georgia Seeks Funds to Help Complete Restoration of its P-47 Thunderbolt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/airbasegeorgia.org\/\">Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia<\/a> is inviting anyone interested in supporting aviation history to participate in the annual CAF 12 Planes of Christmas fundraising campaign for 2022. Airbase Georgia is participating to raise $15,000 for its newest project, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft that arrived this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than fifteen thousand Thunderbolts were built to serve\nin World War II, but only about 13 remain airworthy in the U.S. today. This\nP-47 is one of the original aircraft acquired by CAF founder Lloyd P. Nolen in\n1963. The restoration ahead for the Thunderbolt is extensive, requiring\nthousands of hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars&#8217; worth of work and\nmaterials. Donations of any size will directly support this restoration project\nand help return the Thunderbolt to the sky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For several years, the 12 Planes of Christmas year-end\nfundraiser has helped the restoration efforts of dozens of historic aircraft\nand highlighted the Commemorative Air Force\u2019s ongoing mission to preserve and\noperate its fleet of World War II-era airplanes.&nbsp; Funds from the campaign will be used to\npurchase an engine mount and conduct an X-ray inspection for the P-47. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAF&#8217;s P-47 did not see combat during WWII.&nbsp; After the war the aircraft was assigned to\nthe Puerto Rico Air National Guard and later transferred to the Nicaraguan Air\nForce, eventually seeing combat in Central America. The CAF restored and\noperated the P-47 for several years until it was damaged in an accident. The\nhull, wings and salvageable parts are now at the Airbase Georgia hangar, adjacent\nto the Atlanta Regional Airport \u2013 Falcon Field in Peachtree City, Ga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Airbase Georgia already is working to complete the wings and\nreassemble one of the flaps. To expedite the project, Airbase Georgia has\nengaged a respected warbird restoration company to repair or replace belly\nskins, cowlings and cowl flaps.&nbsp; Other\nfittings and parts will be made by volunteers in Airbase Georgia\u2019s well\nequipped machine shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe P-47 is one of the iconic airplanes of the Second World\nWar, a highly acclaimed fighter known for its combat effectiveness,\u201d said Joel\nPerkins, Airbase Leader. \u201cWith strong financial support, our skilled mechanics\ncan return this amazing warbird to the air for all to enjoy. This is an\nopportunity for any person or organization to play a role in preserving this\nimportant piece of American history and to honor the contributions of all\nveterans who defended our freedom during World War II.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia is inviting anyone interested in supporting aviation history to participate in the annual CAF 12 Planes of Christmas fundraising campaign for 2022. Airbase Georgia is participating to raise $15,000 for its newest project, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft that arrived this year. 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