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Description
| Manufacturer: | Consolidated | |
| Base model: | B-24 | |
| Designation: | B-24 | |
| Version: | H | |
| Nickname: | Liberator | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1924-Present | |
| Basic role: | Bomber | |
Specifications
| Length: | 67' 2" | 20.4 m | |
| Height: | 18' 0" | 5.4 m | |
| Wingspan: | 110' | 33.5 m | |
| Wingarea: | 1,048.0 sq ft | 97.3 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 36,500 lb | 16,553 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 65,000 lb | 29,478 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 4 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney R-1830-65 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 2,300 miles | 3,703 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 215 mph | 346 km/h | 187 kt |
| Max Speed: | 303 mph | 487 km/h | 263 kt |
| Ceiling: | 30,000 ft | 9,143 m | |
Known serial numbers
Recent comments by our visitors
| Gerald L. Bessler Sierra Vista,, AZ | I'm seeking information about B-24H bomber Serial #42-52286, 15TH Air Force, 454 Bomb Group, 747 Squadron. Based @ Stornara Field. This bomber was flown by my cousin 2nd Lt. Harry W Bessler. It was lost on 17 Feb. 1944 near Grottaferrata, Italy after being hit by flak and enemy aircraft.
The folowing persons survivied the crash; 1 - Bradburn, Jesse, T/Sgt., Serial No.16013261, Engineer/Gunner 2 - Millman, Joseph, Sgt., Serial No. 32222070 Ball Turret Gunner 3 - Thomas, Harold L., T/Sgt., Serial No.37138003 Top Turret Gunner 4 - Lewis, Harold, G., Sgt.,Serial No.11122503 Tail Gunner I would appreciate hearing anything about this plane or crew. 06/23/2008 @ 08:17 [ref: 21581] |
| Bob Barry McAllen, TX | My father was a Pathfinder Navigator with the 392nd BG, 579th Sq and flew on more than a dozen B-24 aircraft between Sep '44 and Jun '45. I'm looking for a photo of a B-24H #51150 "I Walk Alone" I am building several scale models of B-24's and want to make decals to match some of the planes my father flew on. 01/11/2008 @ 17:30 [ref: 19259] |
| H. Alex Bursian harrisburg, PA | For Ed Thomas:
My dad was a navigator on the "Bottom's Up". Your uncle's name/story rings a very small bell. While my dad has long passed, he told me about one "fine character" who became a POW and had to take extra measures to assure the Germans did not become aware of his last name. Was my dad referring to your uncle? 12/05/2007 @ 04:35 [ref: 18799] |
| Ed Thomas Hutto, TX | (Correcting spelling) I am looking for information on a B-24 named "Bottoms Up." My uncle, Carl Zimmerman served as a belly gunner. Any info is welcome, I noticed the previous reference to the aircraft, but was unable to make contact with the person who supplied the information. ethomas@home4et.com
09/18/2007 @ 17:26 [ref: 17959] 09/18/2007 @ 17:51 [ref: 17960] |
| Ed Thomas Hutto, TX | I am looking for information on a B-24 named "Bottoms Up." My uncle, Carl Zimmeran served as a belly gunner. Any info is welsom 09/18/2007 @ 17:26 [ref: 17959] |
| Lee Weinstein Sunrise, FL | I have some information on serial # 42-52503 my cousin Howard m Fox and his crew lost there lives on Fed 5 1945,there plane's name was "Belle Ringer". If anyone is looking for more information on this plane and its crew please e mail me at weinmaker31@yahoo.com. 07/24/2007 @ 07:51 [ref: 17260] |
| Tom Fanslow , CA | Looking for any & all info on a B-24H called "Sweatin' It Out"...I believe it was the one that my father-in-law was in...780th Squadron, 465th Group, based in Pantanella, Italy...part of the contingent that bombed the Ploesti oil fields...HELP!!! 06/19/2006 @ 16:48 [ref: 13549] |
| DWAYNE WEBER AUSTIN, TX | On my grandfather's 25th mission, he and his crew were knocked down during the greatest loss in a single mission in 8th AF history.
Sept.27th, 1944 during a mission over Kassel, Germany his plane ( s/n 40-50321 )was one of 25 shot down. Five of his crew were lost. That day, the 445th BG lost 33 of 37 aircraft during the raid. His name is Carl J. Sollien. Charles Graham was my grandfather's radio operator and is featured in an interview that filled in some blanks for me concerning the men and the missions of WWII. Thanks to anyone who cares enough to never forget the generation that saved the world. 12/08/2004 @ 18:45 [ref: 8819] |
| Dave & Sharon Dye , IL | Have some info on crews of four B-24H aircraft. 41-29435, 41-29462, 42-52754 and the one Sharon's Dad piloted, 41-29430. These four aircraft were ordered to report to the Eighth Air Force Commaander in England from Morrison Field in West OPalm Beach, FL on 2/26/44. 04/28/2004 @ 08:47 [ref: 7318] |
| Philip Bogater Garden, MI | Hi,I would like to hear from anyone with information on the 8th AAF misson to Bremen ,Germany 13th November 1943.My uncle 2nd Lt. Nicholas D. Bondar and his crew were MIA. on return from Bremen.He flew with 392nd BG.577BS. 14thCW. 2nd AD..His A/C was a Ford built B-24H #42-7503 "Miss America". Thank You Phil 04/13/2004 @ 18:08 [ref: 7215] |
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