Log of the Liberators | An Illustrated History of the B-24
Author - Steve Birdsall
Year published - 1973
Published by - Doubleday
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - Weapons, Equipment and Vehicles
Summary
Though less gloriously remembered than the B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 Liberator bomber played perhaps an even greater role in the Allied victory in the Second World War. Flown by the AAF in every theater of operations, the B-24 became the workhorse heavy bomber of the global conflict despite the ugly duckling reputation given it by its detractors. This illustrated history of that rugged aircraft which eventually saw service in almost all of the Allied air forces. Highlighting the story are over 250 photos and an appendix of Liberator number lists and specifications, an Aircraft index and a general index, and a list of veterans interviewed by the author make this an unmatched combat log of the most versatile bomber of the Second World War.
Notes - Wear and tear on dust jacket Book club edition
Author - Steve Birdsall
Year published - 1973
Published by - Doubleday
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - Weapons, Equipment and Vehicles
Summary
Though less gloriously remembered than the B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 Liberator bomber played perhaps an even greater role in the Allied victory in the Second World War. Flown by the AAF in every theater of operations, the B-24 became the workhorse heavy bomber of the global conflict despite the ugly duckling reputation given it by its detractors. This illustrated history of that rugged aircraft which eventually saw service in almost all of the Allied air forces. Highlighting the story are over 250 photos and an appendix of Liberator number lists and specifications, an Aircraft index and a general index, and a list of veterans interviewed by the author make this an unmatched combat log of the most versatile bomber of the Second World War.
Notes - Wear and tear on dust jacket Book club edition
Author - Steve Birdsall
Year published - 1973
Published by - Doubleday
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - Weapons, Equipment and Vehicles
Summary
Though less gloriously remembered than the B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 Liberator bomber played perhaps an even greater role in the Allied victory in the Second World War. Flown by the AAF in every theater of operations, the B-24 became the workhorse heavy bomber of the global conflict despite the ugly duckling reputation given it by its detractors. This illustrated history of that rugged aircraft which eventually saw service in almost all of the Allied air forces. Highlighting the story are over 250 photos and an appendix of Liberator number lists and specifications, an Aircraft index and a general index, and a list of veterans interviewed by the author make this an unmatched combat log of the most versatile bomber of the Second World War.
Notes - Wear and tear on dust jacket Book club edition
