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

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