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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American long-range heavy bomber and patrol aircraft, also used to fight U-boats.
On February 1, 1939. USAAC announced specifications for a new four-engine heavy bomber which was to have a range of about 4,850 kilometers reaching a ceiling of 10,600 meters with a top speed of 480 km/h and the ability to carry 4,000 kg of bombs.
The first flight took place on December 29, 1939, and series production continued from 1940 to 1945.
A 1:1 scale mock-up of the aircraft can be seen at the Warsaw Uprising Museum in Warsaw. It is the only such mock-up in the world that uses parts of a Liberator shot down by Luftwaffe fighters near Bochnia, which was returning after dropping aid to the uprising.
Want to learn more about the history of the Liberator ? See HERE.
Plastic model to be glued together by Academy. Kit does not include paint and glue.
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Academy
- Scale: 1/72
- Part Number: 12584
For more information and photos, visit the manufacturer's website (link in the tab above).
A little history about the Liberator aircraft on the video:
And, how does the restored Liberator look like ?
Presentation of the model on the video: