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The World War II B-24 Liberator Was So Good The U.S. Built Over 18,000
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was arguably the most celebrated heavy bomber of World War II. Renowned for long ranges, heavy payloads, and high cruise speeds, the B-24 gave Allied air forces a ...
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A Pistol, a Parachute, and a Prayer: The Amazing Story of Lt. Owen Baggett
What began as a bombing mission to destroy an enemy bridge turned into a story of heroic bravery and incredible odds for ...
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78 years ago, the B-24 Liberator took its first flight - here's how it helped bring down the Nazis
Consolidated Aircraft, which was the original designer, Douglas, North American, and Ford, the only firm that was not originally an aircraft manufacturer. The B-24 was designed to be the US's ...
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The World War II B-24 Liberator Was So Good The U.S. Built Over 18,000
The B-24 featured a shoulder-mounted high aspect ratio Davis wing. Used on several bomber models during World War II, the Davis wing offered a lower drag coefficient than other contemporary ...