José

and even sent them away via catapult shots!

I could be wrong but I suspect they were actually deck-launched. I know of
no fittings (bridle hooks, etc.) on such aircraft that would allow catapult
launches.

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"José Herculano" wrote in message
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Did the Navy ever have P-47's in its inventory?

Nope. But they did transport them via carrier to their bases on the
Pacific, and even sent them away via catapult shots!
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José Herculano