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Commissioned to replace the B-17, the Liberator was
built in near-record time. The machine was designed around the long-span
low-drag Davis wing, a new concept at the time of production. Early models were
soon superseded on all production lines by the J model, the most successful B-24
of all time. When production ceased on 31 May 1945, 18,475 Liberators had been
made, making it the most produced American aircraft of WW2. |
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Air War Over Germany - DVD
Battlefield
Through fascinating archival footage, this program
examines the Allied bomber offensive against Nazi Germany during World War
II. You'll review the political and military situation before the Strategic
Bombing Campaign, portraits of leaders and commanders, the dual objectives
of disrupting German war production and hurting civilian morale, weapons and
tactics, and the results of the campaign itself. B&W and color, 1 hr. 40
min.
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Air Battles of World War II - DVD
The
War File
This program covering the aerial warfare of World
War II features dramatic footage of dogfights over England, the F4U Corsair
and F6F Hellcat versus the Japanese A6M Zero, the 617 Squadron "Dambusters"
Operation Chastise bombing raids,
B-24s on the Ploesti mission, the battle for the Island of Malta, the
air war over the battlefields of the Kursk Salient between Russian and
German aces, and more. B&W, Dolby Digital, 1 hour.
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Aerial Gunner - DVD
Starring Richard Arlen, Chester Morris and Robert
Mitchum, this 1943 film follows an aerial gunner who recounts his days
training and fighting in the South Pacific, where he and his sergeant - who
were competing for the same woman - crash-landed on an island infested with
Japanese forces and were forced to work together as they struggled to repair
their plane while holding off the enemy. Filmed on location at Harlingen
Gunnery School; 1 hr. 19 min.
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| B-24
Liberator Target Japan List
Video. |
| B-24
Liberator Target Nazi Europe List
Video. |
China
Crisis
Video.
This is the official Army Air Force film telling the story of the WW2 14th
Air Force in China. Covers the Flying Tigers in their P-40s, B-24
Liberators
and B-25s covering the shipping lanes running from Japan to the southwest,
and Japan's 1944 Great East China offensive. A wonderful video history
of the desperate battles in China, documenting the defeats as well as the
victories. Also includes "My Japan" bonus film portraying the Japanese
viewpoint for going to war. 58 min. |
How
to Fly the B-24 Liberator Bomber
Warbird Checkout #9
Video.
Running time 57 min. How to Fly the B-24 Bomber - A comprehensive pilot training
film made by Consolidated Aircraft for new pilots learning to fly
the B-24. "Though very large, the Liberator handles like a small
plane", the instructor quips as he conducts an instrument by instrument
preflight and engine start up. Ride along as he instructs you on
taxi, run-up, takeoff, pattern work, pre-landing check list, landings, and
all the way to shut down. Color. |
| Preflight
Inspection of B-24 Liberator
The official 'Crew Chief' guide to pre-flight inspecting the B-24 Liberator.
Video 29 min. |
| B-24
Liberator Trilogy Video.
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| B-24
Bomber at War in the Pacific/Series 3
Description
The fourth in a series created by a B-24 pilot. Watch as the B-24 clears
a path to Japan! Experience the attacks on the Gilbert, Marshall,
Caroline, and Solomon Islands. Resistance stiffens as the Allies approach
Japan, and more than 4,000,000 pounds of bombs must fall on Rabul
alone before the Japanese are defeated! See the 10th Air Force blast a
gateway from India to China using the first radio controlled bombs.
Then watch as the B-24 helps retake the Philippines and Iwo Jima. B-24's
at War is the story of Allied victory in World War II. Other "B-24's at
War" Titles: The B-24 Story, Series I: Ploesti!, and Series II: Combat
Mission.
Video. |
| Wing
and a Prayer
The story of, and a tribute to, the 1700 men who flew the famous low
level raid on Ploesti August 1, 1943, as told by Walter Stewart,
pilot of the B-24 'Utah Man'. The Allied assault against Hitlers
oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania is the most highly decorated military
mission in American history. Spectacular footage! An Emmy Award Winning
Documentary. Color and B&W, 58 min. Video. |
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of the Bomber
The Story of the B-24 Liberator This is the story of how the Allies
developed and deployed this great plane. Starting with amazing footage
of the B-24 bomber in action around the globe, we witness how the
Willow Run factory was retooled to produce one B-24 Bomber every 53 minutes!
This is also the story of the men who flew the lethal B-24 Liberator and their
heroic saga of raw courage and mechanical genius. 60 min. Video. |
| B-24
Liberator
View from the Cockpit Follow the rugged B-24 Bomber into actual combat during
WWII with this rare glimpse of the world's most utilized heavy bomber
in action. This video shows B-24 Liberator crews skimming over the oil tanks
and chimneys of key Nazi targets, delivering their payloads with
deadly accuracy; squadrons of Liberators hitting the heavily defended
refineries at Ploesti again and again; and reveals the high of
war as combat troops lose a third of their attacking force - 57 Liberators
and crews. The video ends with the story of one B-24 Bomber that didn't
make it home as its co-pilot, the sole survivor, recalls the mission,
the war and his fellow crewmembers. 46 min. Video. |
| B
24 Liberator Story
Description
The first in a series created by a B-24 bomber pilot. See how the B-24 Liberator
was manufactured by 42,000 men & women at the Willow Run plant
created by Henry Ford. Over one million parts came together to produce
one B-24 per hour for the Arsenal of Democracy! Experience how global
B-24 Liberator wartime strategy was designed and implemented by Roosevelt and Churchill
in 1943: from the North Atlantic to North Africa and the Continent.
Watch the wing power of the B-24 turn the tide against the Nazi menace!
Relive the pounding of Ploesti, where the B-24 Liberator reduced Hitler's fuel production
to a trickle! Rare captured Nazi film footage shows the impact on Hitler's
war machine. The B-24 Bomber Story is the story of Allied victory in World
War II. Other "B-24's at War" Titles: Series I: Ploesti!, Series II: Combat
Mission, and Series III: The Road to Japan. Click Here for the Book, "Willow Run" a fantastic book by Warren Benjamin Kidder
Video. |
| Report
From the Aleutians
This John Huston epic World War 2 film documentary, filmed over six months,
captures the lives of the soldiers who manned the most remote outpost
in the war: the Aleutian Islands in the North Pacific. This Academy
Award-nominated 1943 production captures the bombings of this area
as well as the loneliness of the troops. Unusual scenes include B-24
Liberators
and P-38s trying to operate under the extremes of wind and rain.
45 min. Video. |
Jimmy
Stewart
Legends of Airpower
Brigadier General James Stewart - actor, warrior, and a great American.
He was America's leading man who wanted to serve his country during WWII.
Too thin to meet the Army Air Corps weight standards, he stuffed
himself for two days to just barely meet the standard. As a B-24 Liberator pilot,
he built a reputation as a solid combat commander. He was involved
with the Air Force and aviation for the rest of his life, retiring
as a Brigadier General in the Air Force Reserve. 30 Minutes. Video. |
| B 24 at War/Series 1
Description
The second in a series created by a B-24 bomber pilot. Ploesti. More medals
of honor were earned in this action than any other in USAAF history!
540 American flyers lost their lives in this daring surprise attack against
Hitler's main source of gasoline production. Join the 44th and 98th
Bomb Groups as they risk their lives to stop Nazi terror! B-24's at War
is the story of Allied victory in World War II. Other "B-24's at
War" Titles: The B-24 Liberator Story, Series II: Combat Mission, and Series III:
The Road to Japan. |
War
Planes of WWII
Empires of Industry
They had names like the Liberator, Flying Fortress, Wildcat and even
Goony Bird. Over 300,000 of them were built in just a few short years,
essentially creating one of the largest industries in America from
scratch. They are the War Planes of World War II. From the factory floor
to enthusiast's clubs today, this is a comprehensive look at the
American planes that helped win the war. Archival footage shows them
under construction and in action in dogfights, bomb runs and vital transport
missions. Aviation experts tell how so many planes were made so quickly,
and detail how the lessons learned during the war helped create the
aviation industry as we know it. And strap into the cockpits of lovingly
restored World War II warplanes for an exciting flight into history,
as hobbyists keep these legendary machines alive and in the air.
Filled with rare footage and revealing interviews, this is the dramatic
chronicle of the fiery birth of one of America's great industries,
and a loving look at the sensational planes that made it. 50 min. |
| B
24 at War/Series 2
Description
The third in a series created by a B-24 pilot. Join the 44th Bomb Group
and prepare for attack! Experience every aspect of a successful B-24
invasion into the heart of the Nazi Reich! Then see the incredible story
of the construction of the airbase at Adak, Alaska. Watch the battle
of Dutch Harbor: part of the only enemy invasion of the United States in
World War II! B-24's at War is the story of Allied victory in World
War II. Other "B-24's at War" Titles: The B-24 Story, Series I: Ploesti!,
and Series III: The Road to Japan. |
| B-24
Bomber Crew |
| Flying
the Bombers B 24 Liberator |
| GFamous
Planes:Ww2 Bombers (1999) |
| Great
Fighting Machines of WWII - Allied Bombers (1993) |
| B-24
Bombers Over Normandy |
