The Consolidated B-24 Liberator in Royal Australian Air Force service

Gaëtan MarieConsolidated B-24 Liberator, Illustrations, World War II

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 which I created 5 Liberator profiles.

B-24D-20-CO "Rio Rita" (s/n 41-24127), A72-10, of No 7 OTU, spring 1944.
B-24D-20-CO “Rio Rita” (s/n 41-24127), A72-10, of No 7 OTU, spring 1944.

Nose art of B-24D-20-CO "Rio Rita" (s/n 41-24127), A72-10, of No 7 OTU, spring 1944.

 

B-24J-200-CO "Northern Terrier" (s/n 44-41196), A72-54 of No 24 Squadron RAAF, Fenton, spring 1945.
B-24J-200-CO “Northern Terrier” (s/n 44-41196), A72-54 of No 24 Squadron RAAF, Fenton, spring 1945.

Nose art of B-24J-200-CO "Northern Terrier" (s/n 44-41196), A72-54 of No 24 Squadron RAAF, Fenton, spring 1945.

 

B-24L-5-CO (s/n 44-41516), A72-150, of No 25 Squadron RAAF, Cunderlin, 1945.
B-24L-5-CO (s/n 44-41516), A72-150, of No 25 Squadron RAAF, Cunderlin, 1945.

Detail of the fin marking of B-24L-5-CO (s/n 44-41516), A72-150, of No 25 Squadron RAAF, Cunderlin, 1945.

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