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

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

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator; the most produced US military aircraft of the Second World War- and a Ki-100-1b as an added bonus! #ww2 #ww2history #B24 #b24liberator #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft