There are several wartime training films related to the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt flown by the 371st Fighter Group throughout its World War II service which are available for viewing on YouTube. Titles, run times and links as follows:
How To Fly The P-47 – Pilot Familiarization (1943) 23:29
How to Fly the P-47 – Ground Handling, Take-Off, Normal Flight, Landing (1943) 24:41
How To Fly The P-47 – High Altitude Flight and Aerobatics (1943) 21:11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NWaHlnI_LQ&feature=share