WWII History: P 47 Thunderbolt -- Fearsome in the Air and on the Ground
In WWII the P-47 Thunderbolt wasn’t as pretty as the P-51 Mustang or the P-38 Lightning, but it changed the course of WWII like no other American fighter. In this one day class students will learn about all things P-47.
Tory Anderson
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1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Students will have the opportunity to learn about and discuss how a fighter weighing up to eight tons held its own against the German Luftwaffe in the sky and terrorized the troops on the ground. Students will learn of the variants that made the Thunderbolt climb higher, turn faster, and fly farther. We will discuss the details of great air battles that proved the P-47’s effectiveness and durability. I will provide guided notes with pictures to the students for future reference. For those who know little about this important American fighter this will be a great learning opportunity. For those who are already fans, this will be an opportunity to geek out.
Learning Goals
Learn the place of the P-47 Thunderbolt in World War II history.
Understand the details of how the P-47 Thunderbolt achieved its reputation.
Explore the experiences of a few famous P-47 pilots.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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I spent eight years in the United States Air Force as a radar technician. Working with the highly mobile radar of a forward air control post I traveled the world in C-130s, was buzzed by A-10s, and became proficient with various weaponry. Since the third grade I have been a student of the history of military aircraft, especially World War II fighters.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 52 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-9 learners per class
