Consolidated B-24 Vol 1: The XB-24 to B-24E Liberators in World War II

Some might argue that the Liberator isn’t as attractive as the sleek. streamlined B-17. but the faster B-24 earned its place in history by being the most produced multi-engine bomber and most-produced American military aircraft of all time. More than 18.000 were built from 1940-45 and they performed a variety of roles in addition to bombing. including maritime and antisubmarine patrol and transport.

If you plan to model one of the early Liberators. pick up David Doyle’s terrific Consolidated B-24. Vol. 1: The XB-24 to B-24E Liberators in World War II from Schiffer’s Legends of Warfare series. This 112-page hardcover follows the early development of Consolidated’s heavy bomber with chapters devoted to each variant from the single prototype XB-24 through the British procured YB-24s rebuilt as LB-30A transports and Liberator Is. From there Doyle outlines the differences between the B-24A. Liberator II. and B-24C. before spending considerable time on the iconic B-24D. He wraps up with short chapters devoted to the Liberator III/GR.V. C-87 transport. the one-off XB-41 gunship. F-7 recon bird. and B-24E. Each chapter is filled with photos. many in color. with detailed captions describing pertinent details. perfect for modelers.