p-47d-30

On the wwiiaircraftperformance.org website, it states that a "bubble top" P-47 (a P-47D-30) attained a top speed of 443 mph during tests at Wright Field in October 1944. In what condition do you think this particular aircraft was in at the time? Thanks

All redrawn plus new ones - so a long thread... This example is a P-47D-30 of the Bolivian Air Force 1967. This example is a P-47D-25 of the 1st GAVCA Brazilian Air Force 1945. This example is a P-47D-40 of the 11th Grupo de Aviacion Chilean Air Force 1953. This example...