Bombers Lead Modern War Tactics Beyond Front Lines
Four engined Consolidated Liberator B-24s spearhead new air warfare strategy in World War I context, delivering destruction 2000 miles from battle lines. Though four years old, the Liberator’s speed and rugged design allow heavy bombing and gun turret defense, with an inaugural 1939 test flight in San Diego marking its rise.
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Liberator Bombers Reach Long Range and Heavy Armament
The B 24 Liberator features two bomb bays and capacity for up to ten tons of bombs. It can transport about 4,000 pounds of ordnance 4,000 miles, outranging fighters with built in power turrets. The latest models carry four power turrets and up to six hand held .50 caliber guns.
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