New 4x6 Photo: US Air Force P47 Thunderbolt - The Jug Title - US Air Force P47 Thunderbolt - The Jug Description - The P-47 Thunderbolt. Affectionately nicknamed "Jug," the P-47 was one of the most famous AAF fighter planes of WW II. Although originally conceived as a lightweight interceptor, the P-47 developed as a heavyweight fighter. Description Source - Library of Congress Year - Unknown SKU - WW-0220