At its inception, the B-24 was a modern design featuring a highly efficient shoulder-mounted, high aspect ratio Davis wing. The wing gave the Liberator a high cruise speed, long range and the …

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American four-engine heavy bomber used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) and other allied air forces during World War II. Of the 19,256 …

B-24, long-range heavy bomber used during World War II by the U.S. and British air forces. It was designed by the Consolidated Aircraft Company (later Consolidated-Vultee) in response to a …

By 1941, B-24s were being shipped to Great Britain, where they were given the name Liberator and adapted for a variety of purposes, including coastal patrol, protecting critical Atlantic cargo …

Mar 10, 2025 · The B-24 gave Allied air forces a reliable option in both the European and Pacific theaters of war. The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was arguably the most celebrated heavy …

Aug 31, 2021 · Over 18,000 B-24s were built during WWII, making it not only the most produced American military aircraft but the most produced bomber in history. The B-24’s design USAF …

On 29 December 2019, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, one of the most famous bombers of World War II, turned 80 years old. More than 18,400 of this type were built, making it the most …

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was a heavy bomber used by the United States during World War II. Known for its long range, large payload capacity, and versatility, it became one of the …

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was developed as a long-range bomber for the Army Air Forces (AAF). But the Royal Air Force (RAF), U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps also employed it …

Slightly smaller than the B-17, the turbosupercharger-equipped B-24 flew farther with a bigger bomb load than the much more publicized Boeing aircraft. Of seven service-test YB-24 s, six …