While visiting an airshow recently, I had the pleasure of checking out a flying B-24 Liberator, one of the heavy bombers of the Second World War. It was a well-restored and maintained aircraft.
Nose of B-24 Liberator, Diamond Lil.
It’s incredible to imagine squadrons of these bombers overhead, as well as all the aircrews that flew them. Here’s a look at the tail gunner’s station:
Tail gunner’s station in B-24 Liberator, Diamond Lil.
And here’s a look at the instrument panel in the cockpit, which does include some modern instruments:
Instrument panel in the cockpit of B-24 Liberator, Diamond Lil.
Powering this airplane are three massive radial engines, which are impressive in their own right.
Radial engine and propeller on B-24 Liberator, Diamond Lil.
For a generous fee, you can take a ride in this plane, which would have been an amazing experience. Sadly, I didn’t have the time. Nonetheless, it was interesting to check out a piece of living history.
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