The single-seat fighter was initially powered by a Bristol Mercury V.S2 9-cyl. air-cooled radial piston engine, 420 kilowatts (560 horsepower) or 1x 481 kW (645 horsepower) Polish Skoda Works ...

303 Squadron was officially activated on August 2, 1940, twenty-three days after the Battle of Britain commenced. However, it would take some time before these Polish fighter pilots were allowed ...

Although the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was the heaviest single-engine fighter plane used in WWII, it remained a versatile and highly capable aircraft used for a variety of roles.