186K views · 4.4K reactions | It's quite a jump from a Piper Aztec to a Consolidated B–24 Liberator. Ride along as AOPA Director of eMedia Alyssa Cobb finds out firsthand what it takes to fly this bomber with a history, and a couple of aeronautical quirks. | AOPA: your freedom to fly | Facebook

Happy Friday everyone, here is a video of the inside of a B-24 cockpit. The Consolidated B-24 Liberator is an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego, California. The B-24 was used extensively in World War II. It served in every branch of the American armed forces as well as several Allied air forces and navies. It saw use in every theater of operations. Along with the B-17, the B-24 was the mainstay of the US strategic bombing campaign in the Western European theat

Consolidated B-24D Liberator The B-24D on display flew combat missions from North Africa in 1943-1944 with the 512th Bomb Squadron. It was flown to the museum in May 1959. It is the same type airplane as the "Lady Be Good" -- the world-famous B-24D that disappeared on a mission from North Africa in April 1943 and was found in the Libyan Desert in May 1959. #b24 #dronevideo #history | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The B-24 Liberator: Damaged And Defiant. How They Limped Home From Germany The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most produced American military aircraft of World War II, yet it often stands in the shadow of the B-17 Flying Fortress. While the B-17 was known for its ability to absorb punishment, the B-24 was prized for its range, speed, and heavy payload capacity. However, these advantages came with significant risks and engineering quirks that made the "Flying Boxcar" a challenge to fly and a

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