For over a decade, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Dimitris Vassilopoulos of Greeks in Foreign Cockpits, a Greek “amateur” historian whose research into the lives and careers of Greek airmen, and airmen of Greek origins, in foreign air arms has yielded more than professional results. Dimitris has been able to uncover stories, photos…Continue reading “Hell’s Belle” – and a new partnership
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was one of the most important American heavy bomber designs in World War II, and was also used by the Royal Australian Air Force. The history of its service in Australia is provided in the book Squadrons! No. 28 – The Consolidated B-24 Liberator – The Australians by Phil Listemann, for…Continue reading The Consolidated B-24 Liberator in Royal Australian Air Force service
“Hot Stuff” was a B-24D-1-CO Liberator of the 330th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group and the first 8th Air Force bomber to fly 25 combat missions. It flew its 25th mission on 7 February 1943, three months before the famous “Memphis Belle” did the same. After flying another 6 missions, the bomber and its crew…Continue reading B-24D Liberator “Hot Stuff”
I’ve been doing more (slow) work on the B-24 template. The top turret has been converted to the “High Hat” A3D turret, and the waist guns have been added. I’ve also made corrections here and there. For the most part, all that is left to do is detail the wings, as well as some other…Continue reading Work in progress: Consolidated B-24J Liberator template (cont’d) & book recommendation
I’ve made more progress on the B-24 template. The turrets are now in place and most of the fuselage lines and riveting have been added. Of course, since this is a B-24, it means I’ll have to change them eventually. I believe this is the most complex aircraft I’ve ever had to do. Interestingly, almost…Continue reading Work in progress: Consolidated B-24J Liberator template
Here is an aircraft type I tried to avoid for years ! Although I find the B-24 to be a fascinating aircraft, I also know that it is an aircraft with an extraordinary numbers of variants and equipment options. My notes on the topic add up to more than 15 pages, and is not yet…Continue reading Work in progress : B-24 Liberator