P47 Thunderbolt Factory
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member kodiak_62
N 38° 01.329 W 087° 32.300
16S E 452749 N 4208409
Located at the visitor's parking lot of Whirlpool along Hwy 41.
Waymark Code: WM50AV
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Muirwoody
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P-47 Thunderbolt Factory

Republic Aviation Corporation, located on this site, was an essential part of Evansville's World War II defense industry. Over 5,000 men and women manufactured 6,242 P-47 Thunderbolts, 1942-1945. P-47 was principal WWII fighter plane, known for its speed, durability and reliability.
County: Vanderburg

Year Placed: 1995

Name: P-47 Thrunderbolt Factory

ID#: 82.1995.1
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