Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Despite being America's most produced bomber, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator has forever flown in the shadow of its more famous and glamorous B-17 rival. The workmanlike B-24 performed multiple unheralded roles in all theatres beyond its also multiple offensive missions, making it the war's most versatile heavy bomber. Besides its offensive bombing, anti-submarine, and mining missions, the Liberator performed many little known inoffensive duties. Undoubtedly the most colourful of all Liberators were the so-called assembly ships of the Groups of the 2nd Air Division. Their unique paint schemes of stripes, polka dots, and checkerboard, were designed to make them ultra-conspicuous for their task of acting as leaders on which a Group formation could assemble their combat formations more quickly for a combat mission The Consolidated F-7 was a photographic reconnaissance version of the B-24 Liberator. The F-7 saw service in most theatres of the war. The long range of the Liberator also made it well suited to mapping missions during the war and post-war. Beginning in early 1944, to aid the Allied liberation of Europe, Carpetbagger B-24s were utilized to parachute spies, called Joes or Janes, or provide aerial supply of weapons and other materiel to resistance fighters in occupied Europe. Liberators also participated in the dropping of 2.75 billion propaganda leaflets using various techniques and delivery devices. Electronic Warfare played an important part in Allied global pre-invasion plans to discover the location of enemy radars, and, if possible, destroy them. This interception and analysis of an enemy electronic radiation was the origin of present day ELINT (ELectonicINTelligence). Modified RAF B-24D Airborne Electronic Reconnaissance Liberators, codenamed Ferret, were Radio Counter Measures and Electronic Intelligence aircraft that played a major role in European air operations. During 1942 the AAF became interested in aerial refueling as a means to bombing Japan. A shorter-range B-17E was selected as the receiver aircraft while the more spacious B-24D acted as the tanker. Although these tests were considered to be successful, the availability of longer-ranging B-29s and bases ever closer to Japan diminished the urgency of wartime aerial refueling. During the war, eighty-three B-24s crashed or made forced landings in Switzerland, sixty in Sweden, and several in Russia, Spain, Portugal, and Turkey. Many of these Liberators landed undamaged or were repaired to be flown by these nations. Of particular interest are the six Liberators that were captured and flown by the Luftwaffe. Packed with a unique collection of photographs. Special Operations Consolidated B-24 Liberators reveals the most unusual and little-known facets of the Second World War's most versatile bomber. AUTHOR: Dr William Wolf was a dentist for twenty-two years before retiring at the age of 45 to pursue his aviation interests and outdoor pastimes. Over the past forty-five years he has amassed an archive of over 27,000 books and magazines, 10,000 or more images, and hundreds of reels of microfilm, among other material, on the subject. He is the author of twenty-four books on aerial warfare in the Second World War, including nine on American bombers, two on US fighters, five on American flying units, and three volumes on US aerial armament. 200 b/w illustrations This book explores the various roles and operations undertaken by the special duties and special operations variants. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781399057769

Verk�ufer kontaktieren

Neu kaufen

EUR 25,88

W�hrung umrechnen

Versand: Gratis

Innerhalb der USA

Versandziele, Kosten & Dauer

Anzahl: 1 verf�gbar

In den Warenkorb

Beispielbild f�r diese ISBN

Special Operations Consolidated B-24 Liberators Format: Hardback

Wolf, William

Verlag: Casemate Publishing, 2024

ISBN 10: 1399057766 ISBN 13: 9781399057769

Neu Hardcover

Anbieter: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, USA

Verk�uferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen

Zustand: New. Brand New. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781399057769

Verk�ufer kontaktieren

Neu kaufen

EUR 25,89

W�hrung umrechnen

Versand: Gratis

Innerhalb der USA

Versandziele, Kosten & Dauer

Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verf�gbar

In den Warenkorb

Beispielbild f�r diese ISBN

Special Operations Consolidated B-24 Liberators: The Unknown Secret and Specialized Duties Aircraft

Wolf, William

Verlag: Air World, 2024

ISBN 10: 1399057766 ISBN 13: 9781399057769

Neu Hardcover

Anbieter: Book Bunker USA, Havertown, PA, USA

Verk�uferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen

hardcover. Zustand: New. *Brand new* Ships from USA. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781399057769

Verk�ufer kontaktieren

Neu kaufen

EUR 26,35

W�hrung umrechnen

Versand: EUR 3,61

Innerhalb der USA

Versandziele, Kosten & Dauer

Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verf�gbar

In den Warenkorb

Beispielbild f�r diese ISBN

Special Operations Consolidated B-24 Liberators: The Unknown Secret and Specialized Duties Aircraft

Wolf, William

Verlag: Air World, 2024

ISBN 10: 1399057766 ISBN 13: 9781399057769

Gebraucht Hardcover

Anbieter: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, USA

Verk�uferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 1.87. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 353-1399057766-vrg

Verk�ufer kontaktieren

Gebraucht kaufen

EUR 30,05

W�hrung umrechnen

Versand: Gratis

Innerhalb der USA

Versandziele, Kosten & Dauer

Anzahl: 1 verf�gbar

In den Warenkorb

Beispielbild f�r diese ISBN

Special Operations Consolidated B-24 Liberators: The Unknown Secret and Specialized Duties Aircraft

Wolf, William

Verlag: Air World, 2024

ISBN 10: 1399057766 ISBN 13: 9781399057769

Gebraucht Hardcover

Anbieter: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, USA

Verk�uferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen

Zustand: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 1.87. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 353-1399057766-gdd

Verk�ufer kontaktieren