Boeing B-24 L / Liberator Bomber panel / 1943

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• This awsome panel was removet from the B-24 "L" on 1945 was a Australia's only heavy bomber in World War II and was primarily used against Japanese forces in the Pacific.

Areas of operation: The aircraft operated from Australia, Morotai (East India), and Palawan (Philippines).

Dimensions in cm : Length 122, Width 37, Height 46

This panel has follows data:

Boeing B24 L - 10 C0 , RAAF 7 OTU Training unit , Serial 4/41636 , Radio call A72-119, (australia got 287 - B24)

The B-24 Liberator

...........was an American four-engine heavy bomber of World War II, distinguished by several exceptional design features and performance metrics. In many respects, it was more advanced than its more famous counterpart, the B-17 Flying Fortress, and ultimately became the most produced US military aircraft in history.

Here are its outstanding characteristics:

1. The "Davis Wing" The heart of the design was the highly efficient, high-aspect-ratio shoulder-mounted wing developed by David Davis.

Low Drag and High Lift: This aerodynamically innovative profile allowed the B-24 to fly at a higher cruise speed and over greater distances than the B-17.

Greater Range and Payload: The wing design directly contributed to the bomber's exceptional range, making it ideal for long-range missions, especially in the Pacific and for anti-submarine warfare in the Atlantic.

2. Exceptional Range and Versatility The B-24 could carry a larger bomb load over a much longer distance than any other bomber in its class at the start of the war. This characteristic made it an indispensable aircraft in all theaters of conflict (Europe, Pacific, North Africa), where it served in various roles: Strategic bomber Anti-submarine hunter (for RAF Coastal Command, to close the "Mid-Atlantic Gap") Transport aircraft Maritime patrol aircraft 3. Innovative Bomb Bay with Rolling Doors The B-24 featured unique bomb bay doors that rolled inward into the fuselage instead of swinging outward.

Aerodynamic Advantage:

This design significantly reduced drag when the bomb bay was open during the bombing run. Easier Loading: In combination with the tricycle landing gear, which kept the fuselage level with the ground, the bomb load could be loaded more easily from the ground.

4. Robustness of Industrial Manufacturing The B-24 was manufactured in massive quantities (over 18,000 units), demonstrating the industrial might of the USA.

Mass Production: At its peak, the Ford plant in Willow Run produced one B-24 per hour. Simple Design: The boxy fuselage was relatively simple to manufacture, which facilitated mass production.

Compared to the B-17 While the B-17 Flying Fortress

....was often more popular with crews due to its reputation for ruggedness and ability to withstand battle damage, the B-24 was objectively superior in terms of speed, range, and bomb capacity. Its outstanding range was a decisive factor for Allied operations worldwide.