B-24 LIBERATOR AT WAR
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Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 978-0711012646 |
| ISBN-10 | 0 7110 1264 4 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) |
| Special Features | Dust jacket |
| Condition | Like NEW |
| Author(s) | Roger Freeman |
| Publisher | Ian Allan Ltd |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Published date | 1983 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 22 x 30 x 1.5 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE • APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS |
Description
The theme of Liberator at War is evocation: an attempt through reference to the aircraft's peculiar qualities to illuminate the individuality of the type. Contributions from men associated with the Liberator during hostilities are used to further this goal, for in their recollections can be found much that has a direct bearing on the nature of the beast. Additionally, the author concentrates on historical high points and certain aspects of the Liberator's war service that have hitherto received little publicity and does not attempt to cover the complex development history already investigated in other publications.
The most widely used four-engined aircraft of World War 2, the Liberator served the Allied cause well in a number of roles. It was, without doubt, one of the most versatile types in their inventory and was to be seen practically the world over in its heyday. Including variants, a total of 19,256 Consolidated B-24 Liberators were built — a production figure greater than that of any other Allied heavy bomber of the period.
