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Consolidated Liberator I information


Liberator I
Photo of early Liberator in RAF markings
Role Anti-submarine warfare
Manufacturer Consolidated Aircraft Corporation
Designer Isaac M. Laddon
First flight 1941
Introduction 1941
Retired 1946, UK
1947, BOAC
Status Retired
Primary user RAF
Number built 20
Developed from Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Consolidated Liberator I was the service name of the first Consolidated B-24 Liberator four-engined bombers to see use with the Royal Air Force (RAF).

A small number of B-24s were purchased for the RAF but assessment showed that they were not suitable for use over Europe. They were however suitable for long range maritime reconnaissance and were put into use with RAF Coastal Command.

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