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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.
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 produced American wartime aircraft.
Learn about the B-24 Liberator, a heavy bomber that flew in all theaters of World War II and was produced by four manufacturers. See a forward fuselage with the markings and nose art of a photo reconnaissance plane flown by Jim Sowell's father.
Learn about the history and performance of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, the most versatile and produced American bomber in World War II. The article covers its design, development, missions, and achievements in different theaters of operation.
Consolidated bustled for nine months to incorporate B-24 concepts into being, and on December 29, 1939, the XB-24 first left Lindbergh Field to test its wings, eventually reaching a speed of 279 m.p.h. in later trials, while promising a range of 3,000 miles.
Learn how the B-24 Liberator, a four-engine bomber designed by Consolidated Aircraft, became one of the Allies' most trusted weapons in World War II. Read about its history, performance, missions and achievements in Europe and beyond.
Learn about the history and technical aspects of the B-24 Liberator, the most produced military aircraft of all time. The video shows how Consolidated responded to the US Army's request for a better bomber than the B-17 Flying Fortress.
