The Consolidated B-24 Liberator is an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego, California. It was known within the company as the Model 32, and some initial production aircraft were laid down as export models designated as various LB-30s, in the Land Bomber design category.

2020年7月8日 · Used as an electronic warfare aircraft, this Liberator B. Mk IV flew with No. 223 Sqn, RAF. Flying in ahead of bombing formations, these aircraft jammed German ground and night fighter radars.

The RAF was the first user as initial deliveries of B-24 Liberators to Royal Air Force were made in early 1941 and included some planes originally intended for France. These 26 planes were named Liberator B.Mk I and were basically B-24As.

The Consolidated B-24 was a follow on design to the Boeing B-17, and was first flown in December of 1939. The B-24 used the Davis wing which was more aerodynamically efficient than the Clark wing used by the B17s.

The B-24 "Liberator" is an American four-engine heavy bomber that was flown by the United States armed forces and several of its allies during World War II. The B-24 was developed by the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation of San Diego, California.

US-based B-24s entered combat service in 1942 when on 6 June, four B-24s from Hawaii staging through Midway Island attempted an attack on Wake Island, but were unable to find it. The B-24 came to dominate the heavy bombardment role in the Pacific because compared to the B-17, the B-24 was faster, had longer range, and could carry a ton more bombs.

The first B-24 Liberator made its maiden flight on 29 December 1939. Designed by the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation to rival the Boeing B-17, the type proved an outstanding success, with 18,500 aircraft being built by Consolidated, Douglas, North American and Ford between 1940 and 1945.

The B-24 served in every theatre and was the most important long range bomber in the Pacific. It was the first aircraft in history to make North Atlantic crossings a matter of everyday routine. Designed as a heavy bomber, it was the leading maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine patrol aircraft and the leading Allied long range cargo transport.

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an four engined American heavy bomber that was produced in greater numbers than any other American combat aircraft during World War II and still holds the record as the most produced US aircraft.

2022年9月25日 · A total of 287 B-24D, B-24J, B-24L and B-24M aircraft were supplied to the RAAF, of which 33 were lost in action or accidents, with more than 200 Australians killed. Following the Japanese surrender, the RAAF's Liberators participated in flying former prisoners of war and other personnel back to Australia.