The Republic F-47 Thunderbolt (famous P-47) needs no introduction: it is the heaviest, most robust, and most ruthless piston-engined fighter ever built. Equipped with the legendary Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine and eight .50 caliber machine guns, the "Jug" not only flew; it dominated the airspace through brute force. In the Brazilian Air Force, it was the ultimate symbol of firepower and resilience, maintaining its operational relevance well beyond the end of World War II.

This poster celebrates a specific historical milestone: the transfer of aircraft from the 2nd/5th GAV (Natal) to the Fortaleza Air Base (BAFZ) in 1956. It was at this moment that the 1st/4th GAV "Pacau" received its definitive claws. The arrival of the Thunderbolts in Ceará forever changed the unit's profile, transforming Pacau into an elite fighter squadron. The roar of the radial engine over the dunes of Fortaleza announced that the Northeast was protected by one of the most respected war machines in the world.

Alexandre Guedes captures the F-47 in this historical transition phase. The artwork displays the aircraft with the typical markings of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) in the 1950s, preserving the aesthetics of a "veteran warrior." The horizontal profile details the massive fuselage, the four-bladed propeller, and the complexity of the exposed radial engine. It is a visual tribute to the engineering that withstood any punishment and to the pilots who tamed this legend in the capital of Ceará.

Premium Finish for a Heavy Aircraft:

Landscape Format (42 x 30 cm): The horizontal orientation was chosen to accommodate the imposing and "muscular" silhouette of the Thunderbolt, filling the frame with presence and authority.

Semi-Gloss Texture: The 250g coated paper with a semi-gloss finish enhances the nuances of the metallic fuselage and tactical paint schemes, giving depth to the illustration without the excessive reflections of a fully glossy paper.

Historical Fidelity: A research and design work signed by Alexandre Guedes, ensuring that the colors and insignia correspond to the period of operation in Pacau.

Technical Specifications:

Artist: Alexandre Guedes

Aircraft: Republic F-47D Thunderbolt (P-47)

Squadron: 1st/4th GAV "Pacau"

Context: Transfer Natal > Fortaleza (1956)

Size: 16" x 11,5" (Horizontal/A3 Format)

Paper: Premium Coated, 250g

Finish: Semi-gloss

Printing: High-definition laser

Note: Frame not included.