| The Consolidated B-24 Liberator | |||
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| With over 18,000 aircraft built, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator was produced in even greater numbers than the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. The Liberator gained a distinguished war record with its operations in the European, Pacific, African and Middle Eastern theaters. Although its flying characteristics were not as refined as the B-17, its main virtue was its long operating range. It was used also for other duties including maritime patrol, antisubmarine work, reconnaissance, tanker, cargo and personnel transport. Winston Churchill also used one as his personal transport aircraft. | |||
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