World War 2 In Review No. 20: Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Merriam Press World War 2 In Review Series. First Ebook Edition 2017. This Issue Provides Coverage Of The B-24 Liberator Bomber. The B-24 Was Used In World War Ii By Several Allied Air Forces And Navies, 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, And Cbi Theaters. The B-24 Provided Excellent Service In A Variety Of Roles Thanks To Its Large Payload And Long Range. This Pictorial Includes A Concise History Of The Consolidated B-24 Liberator Heavy Bomber, As Well As Coverage Of The Xb-41 Long Range Escort, C-87 Liberator Express, And C-109 Fuel Tanker Models. Also Included Are Two Articles: “operation Tidal Wave,” The Low-level Strike Against The Ploesti Oil Fields In Romania On 1 August 1943, And “flying The B-24 Bomber Was No Picnic.” 407 B&w/color Photos/illustrations.