World War 2 In Review: Consolidated's Naval Liberator and Privateer

by Ray Merriam

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Merriam Press World War 2 In Review Series. First eBook Edition 2017. Pictorial with concise histories of the Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator and the PB4Y-2 Privateer, World War II patrol bombers of the U.S. Navy derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. The Navy had been using unmodified B-24s as the PB4Y-1 Liberator, and the type was considered very successful. A fully navalized design was desired, and Consolidated developed a dedicated long-range patrol bomber in 1943, designated PB4Y-2 Privateer. Also included is coverage of the RY-3 Liberator Express transport version of the PB4Y-2, R2Y Liberator Liner airliner, RY-1 Liberator Express passenger plane, and the history of Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-106, "The Wolverators," which flew both the PB4Y-1 and PB4Y-2 during World War II. 413 B&W/color photos/illustrations.
  • ISBN13 9781365853159
  • Publish Date 27 March 2017
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 25 June 2021
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Lulu.com
  • Format eBook
  • Language English