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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
| C Buzzell , ME | To Gerald L. Bessler: I believe the Harold Lewis that was part of the crew you're asking about was a relative of mine on my Mother's side. When I was a kid I remember hearing he had been held prisoner by the Germans, with a connection to him having been held and/or transported in a railroad car. I believe he was a POW for about 4 months.
His experience in the war didn't take away his amiable nature, and I recall him as a kind, friendly man. He has long since passed away. RIP "Uncle Lute" 01/07/2013 @ 18:11 [ref: 67485] |
| Connie wiles Cincinnati, OH | My Father was in the South Pacific and was a navigator on the b24 Bottoms Up. I have photos, diary and am interested if anyone else does. 10/06/2012 @ 11:46 [ref: 67286] |
| Robert Rasmussen Hammond, IN | My good friend Ferrel daniels was the top turrent gunner on b-24 Emperor jones #42-51077 they were shot down on 2 july 1944, does anyone have a photo of the crew or plane. 12/07/2010 @ 15:58 [ref: 33946] |
| Robert Rasmussen Hammond, IN | My good friend Ferrel daniels was the top turrent gunner on b-24 Emperor jones #42-51077 they were shot down on 2 july 1944, does anyone have a photo of the crew or plane. 12/07/2010 @ 15:57 [ref: 33945] |
| Robert Downey Henniker, nh, NH | My Grandfather was Sgt Jesse Bradburnand was shot down 17 Feb 1944. I am doing a major project on his adventures for my senior thesis. He picked up his new B-24h at Hamilton field. I saw that over half of the B-24 h were made at Willow Run. Any way to confirm? 04/05/2010 @ 14:25 [ref: 25984] |
| ARNOLD J. NASS PALESTINE, TX | DOES ANY ONE KNOW HOW TO FIND A RECORD OF 42-51105? I FLEW IT. I NAMED IT "SWEETEST ROSE (FLOWER) OF TEXAS. YET IT IS NOT LISTED ABOVE. 03/04/2009 @ 13:18 [ref: 23870] |
| ARNOLD J. NASS PALESTINE, TX | DOES ANY ONE KNOW HOW TO FIND A RECORD OF 42-51105? I FLEW IT. I NAMED IT "SWEETEST ROSE (FLOWER) OF TEXAS. YET IT IS NOT LISTED ABOVE. 03/04/2009 @ 13:16 [ref: 23869] |
| 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] |
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