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 …

Aug 31, 2021 · The B-24 Liberator was one of the US’ primary heavy bombers of WWII. It fought alongside the legendary B-17 but has since been overshadowed by the sleeker and more …

Sep 17, 2025 · 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) …

Conceived in 1938 by Consolidated Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin legacy company, the original B-24 prototype was designed to fly faster and carry a larger payload than the US Army Air Corps’s …

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was designed with the high aspect-ratio Davis Wing. In combat, the wing had drawbacks as far as durability was concerned, but it increased fuel efficiency and …

The B-24 Liberator was a powerful symbol of US industrial might, with more than 18,000 produced by the war’s end. They flew faster and farther than the B-17.

Often compared with the better-known Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 was a more modern design with a higher top speed, greater range, and a heavier bomb load; it was also more …

Operating by the British and Canadians on the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean, B-24 bombers made significant contributions in the Battle of the Atlantic. Nicknamed "VLR" for "Very Long …

Consolidated B-24D Liberator The B-24 was employed in operations in every combat theater during World War II. Because of its great range, it was particularly suited for such missions as …

Jul 22, 2025 · The B-24 Liberator was a key player in the strategic bombing campaigns of World War II. Operating across every major theater, from Europe to the Pacific, it worked alongside B …