The B-24 Liberator: Damaged And Defiant. How They Limped Home From Germany The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most produced American military aircraft of World War II, yet it often stands in the shadow of the B-17 Flying Fortress. While the B-17 was known for its ability to absorb punishment, the B-24 was prized for its range, speed, and heavy payload capacity. However, these advantages came with significant risks and engineering quirks that made the “Flying Boxcar” a challenge to fly and a

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It's quite a jump from a Piper Aztec to a Consolidated B–24 Liberator. Ride along as AOPA Director of eMedia Alyssa Cobb finds out firsthand what it takes to fly this bomber with a history, and a couple of aeronautical quirks. | AOPA: your freedom to fly