The Flying Fortress got all the Press, But the Liberator had the Numbers.
Despite its poor reputation, the B-24 Liberator holds the record of being the most produced US military aircraft and produced bomber in history.
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Watch: Divers work to recover bodies of lost WWII bomber crew
Per the Department of Defense: Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Eugene P. Ford, killed during World War II, has now been accounted for. On Dec. 17, 1944, Ford was the a member of the 765th Bombardment Squadron, 461st Bombardment Group, 15th Air Force, as the pilot of a B-24J aircraft known as The Tulsamerican. Accompanied […]
Watch: There’s a camp for adults that trains you to fly WWII bomber missions
The world may never again see bombing campaigns like those carried out in World War II, but for the right price you can experience a pretty good re-creation. Bomber Camp is more than just an aptly named summer camp for history buffs and airplane aficionados — it’s a chance to get some real hands-on experience […]
Watch: There’s a camp for adults that trains you to fly WWII bomber missions
The world may never again see bombing campaigns like those carried out in World War II, but for the right price you can experience a pretty good re-creation. Bomber Camp is more than just an aptly named summer camp for history buffs and airplane aficionados — it’s a chance to get some real hands-on experience […]
