There is a big difference between how the Jug was used in WWII and in Aces High. The difference is a game vs. Reality.
Turning and burning wasn't given a thought, it was to be a high alt escort and interceptor. This is where the P47 really shines.
Slinging rockets and eggs on this monster came later when air superiority was realized over Europe and the Med.
The first P47s used in Europe were the C Models which believe it or not are listed slightly faster then the D Models. Range at that
time was the problem with the P47C. Initially the front cowling bands on the early P47s were painted white when the 47 was
introduced over Europe so as to identify them as P47s and not be confused with the FW190.
Most all FGs based in Great Britain at one time or another flew the P47. All these FGs but one converted to the P51.
The 56th is the one and only FG to fly the P47, all models (except for N) for the duration of the war. The 56th listed 42 Aces in the P47.
It's loss to sortie ratio was .07. Yep.......less the 1% losses per total sorties flown by the venerable P47.
What ever it was assigned to do, it did it very very well in the hands of capable Pilots.
True story: 1 April 1944: The 56th on the way back home from an uneventful mission to Strasbourg, the 61st FS CO Jim Stewart
decided to do a little aerodrome strafing at Lille. The AAA was ready at Lille and Pilot Thomas Owens took hits to his fuel tanks.
While screaming for Owens to get out, Stewart flew straight into a Telegraph pole, which to the amazement of the Pilots
watching, came out far worse shape then the P47. Owens went in unfortunately. Stewart nursed the P47 back home with pieces
of the telegraph pole in his aircraft, several were large. This is the chief reason the A10 is nicknamed the Thunderbolt, in tribute
to the P47.
