The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft Company. This mighty 4 engined aircraft was produced in greater numbers than any other American aircraft during World War 2. In 1943 during the height of the conflict, peak production had reached one B-24 per hour and 650 per month in 1944. The B-24 was used by several Allied air forces and navies including the Royal Australian Air Force, and by every branch of the American armed forces during the war, attaining a distinguished war record with its operations in the Western European, Pacific, Mediterranean, Africa and the Middle East.The B-24 was a more modern design than its well known brethren, the B-17 Flying Fortress, with a higher top speed, greater range, and a heavier bomb load; however, it was also more difficult to fly, with heavy control forces and poor formation-flying characteristics. Popular opinion among aircrews and general staffs tended to favour the B-17's rugged qualities above all other considerations in the European Theater. The placement of the B-24's fuel tanks throughout the upper fuselage and its lightweight construction, designed to increase range and optimise assembly line production, made the aircraft vulnerable to battle damage. The B-24 was notorious among American aircrews for its tendency to catch fire. Moreover, it was dangerous to ditch or belly land, since the fuselage tended to break apart. Nevertheless, the B-24 provided excellent service in a variety of roles thanks to its large payload and long range.One of the B-24's most famous mission was the low-level strike against the Romanian Ploesti oil fields in August 1943. In 1997 a B-24 Liberator restoration project begun in RAAF Wagga, where work is underway to restore the only remaining Liberator in the Southern Hemisphere. This intricate restoration work is proceeding in one of the impressive World War II hangars on the old Werribee airfield just outside Melbourne in Victoria.
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft Company. This mighty 4 engined aircraft was produced in greater numbers than any other American aircraft during World War 2. In 1943 during the height of the conflict, peak production had reached one B-24 per hour and 650 per month in 1944. The B-24 was used by several Allied air forces and navies including the Royal Australian Air Force, and by every branch of the American armed forces during the war, attaining a distinguished war record with its operations in the Western European, Pacific, Mediterranean, Africa and the Middle East.The B-24 was a more modern design than its well known brethren, the B-17 Flying Fortress, with a higher top speed, greater range, and a heavier bomb load; however, it was also more difficult to fly, with heavy control forces and poor formation-flying characteristics. Popular opinion among aircrews and general staffs tended to favour the B-17's rugged qualities above all other considerations in the European Theater. The placement of the B-24's fuel tanks throughout the upper fuselage and its lightweight construction, designed to increase range and optimise assembly line production, made the aircraft vulnerable to battle damage. The B-24 was notorious among American aircrews for its tendency to catch fire. Moreover, it was dangerous to ditch or belly land, since the fuselage tended to break apart. Nevertheless, the B-24 provided excellent service in a variety of roles thanks to its large payload and long range.One of the B-24's most famous mission was the low-level strike against the Romanian Ploesti oil fields in August 1943. In 1997 a B-24 Liberator restoration project begun in RAAF Wagga, where work is underway to restore the only remaining Liberator in the Southern Hemisphere. This intricate restoration work is proceeding in one of the impressive World War II hangars on the old Werribee airfield just outside Melbourne in Victoria.
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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft Company. This mighty 4 engined aircraft was produced in greater numbers than any other American aircraft during World War 2. In 1943 during the height of the conflict, peak production had reached one B-24 per hour and 650 per month in 1944. The B-24 was used by several Allied air forces and navies including the Royal Australian Air Force, and by every branch of the American armed forces during the war, attaining a distinguished war record with its operations in the Western European, Pacific, Mediterranean, Africa and the Middle East.The B-24 was a more modern design than its well known brethren, the B-17 Flying Fortress, with a higher top speed, greater range, and a heavier bomb load; however, it was also more difficult to fly, with heavy control forces and poor formation-flying characteristics. Popular opinion among aircrews and general staffs tended to favour the B-17's rugged qualities above all other considerations in the European Theater. The placement of the B-24's fuel tanks throughout the upper fuselage and its lightweight construction, designed to increase range and optimise assembly line production, made the aircraft vulnerable to battle damage. The B-24 was notorious among American aircrews for its tendency to catch fire. Moreover, it was dangerous to ditch or belly land, since the fuselage tended to break apart. Nevertheless, the B-24 provided excellent service in a variety of roles thanks to its large payload and long range.One of the B-24's most famous mission was the low-level strike against the Romanian Ploesti oil fields in August 1943. In 1997 a B-24 Liberator restoration project begun in RAAF Wagga, where work is underway to restore the only remaining Liberator in the Southern Hemisphere. This intricate restoration work is proceeding in one of the impressive World War II hangars on the old Werribee airfield just outside Melbourne in Victoria.
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft Company. This mighty 4 engined aircraft was produced in greater numbers than any other American aircraft during World War 2. In 1943 during the height of the conflict, peak production had reached one B-24 per hour and 650 per month in 1944. The B-24 was used by several Allied air forces and navies including the Royal Australian Air Force, and by every branch of the American armed forces during the war, attaining a distinguished war record with its operations in the Western European, Pacific, Mediterranean, Africa and the Middle East.The B-24 was a more modern design than its well known brethren, the B-17 Flying Fortress, with a higher top speed, greater range, and a heavier bomb load; however, it was also more difficult to fly, with heavy control forces and poor formation-flying characteristics. Popular opinion among aircrews and general staffs tended to favour the B-17's rugged qualities above all other considerations in the European Theater. The placement of the B-24's fuel tanks throughout the upper fuselage and its lightweight construction, designed to increase range and optimise assembly line production, made the aircraft vulnerable to battle damage. The B-24 was notorious among American aircrews for its tendency to catch fire. Moreover, it was dangerous to ditch or belly land, since the fuselage tended to break apart. Nevertheless, the B-24 provided excellent service in a variety of roles thanks to its large payload and long range.One of the B-24's most famous mission was the low-level strike against the Romanian Ploesti oil fields in August 1943. In 1997 a B-24 Liberator restoration project begun in RAAF Wagga, where work is underway to restore the only remaining Liberator in the Southern Hemisphere. This intricate restoration work is proceeding in one of the impressive World War II hangars on the old Werribee airfield just outside Melbourne in Victoria.
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Earn | 3x points |
Scale | 1:32 |
Model Dimension | Length: 675.9mm Wingspan: 1049.5mm |
Total Plastic Parts | 540+ |
Total Sprues | 22 sprues, tires and undercarriage |
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Earn | 3x points |
Scale | 1:32 |
Model Dimension | Length: 675.9mm Wingspan: 1049.5mm |
Total Plastic Parts | 540+ |
Total Sprues | 22 sprues, tires and undercarriage |