The book is part of the "Legends of warfare" series. The B-24 "Liberator" remains to this day the world's most-produced heavy bomber and multi-engine aircraft, and the most produced military aircraft in U.S. history, with almost 19000 examples leaving the assembly lines of five plants. Through a broad range of photos gathered from around the world, this book chronicles the design, development, and wartime use of the iconic early models of the B-24 - those featuring the so-called "glass nose" - from the assembly line to their use in the famous raid on the refineries at Ploesti, Romania, in 1943. The story of these iconic early WWII aircraft is told through carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published, which are reproduced in remarkable clarity. Large clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, unlock the secrets of this aircraft.
The story of this World War II aircraft is told through carefully researched photographs, many of which have never been published before, and reproduced with remarkable clarity. Large, good quality photographs, together with descriptive and informative captions, reveal the secrets of this aircraft.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Doyle, David
Title
Consolidated B-24. Volume 1: The XB-24 to B-24E Liberator in World War II
Details
English text, 153 bw- and colour photos, large format.
