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Here's a tremendous collection of B-24 Liberator Books. All prices are subject to change without notice, click on item for the latest price. Commissioned to replace the B-17, the Liberator was built in near-record time. The machine was designed around the long-span low-drag Davis wing, a new concept at the time of production. Early models were soon superseded on all production lines by the J model, the most successful B-24 of all time. When production ceased on 31 May 1945, 18,475 Liberators had been made, making it the most produced American aircraft of WW2. Click Here to see the "Willow Run" Exhibit, the inside story of the building of the B-24 Liberator. Flight Manual B-24 Liberator Softbound Book A reprint of the official government handbook designed to show the new cadet how  to fly the aircraft. Heavily illustrated with dozens of photos, diagrams and charts. 146 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd. Every B24's buff must have one! This book is about the "D" version( glazed nose), widely employed at early stages of II war on every theater and absolute protagonist of the famous operation "Tidal Wave", the strike on Romanian oil fields near Ploesti. The type ranked second in the production run, being outnumbered by the most famous "J" version (Consolidated or Emerson 2 gun nose turret). Here you can find normal and emergency checklists, systems description and above all, true aircraft performances (maps and charts available in original forties' format!). And if you are a WWII simulation buff, this reference should help you to get the real touch with handling and flying characteristics. The lattice glass nose compartment lacked a power turret (being retrofitted later, especially in the Pacific squadrons) but at least this version was the easiest to fly. In fact the "Liberators" never get rid of handling and forward visibility problems, these were exacerbated by adopting a nose turret, weighty and inducing excessive drag. So the "D" models were "user-friendly" only for the bombardier position, lacking defensive armament and small field of fire in frontal sectors. Enjoy the discover! #0001409  Price: $12.95 One More Mission: A Journey from Childhood to War by Jesse Pettey List Price: $34.99 Our Price: $34.99  Jesse Pettey grew up in Nacogdoches, Texas where he observed life in an East Texas rural small town during the depression.  He attended High School and  Stephen E. Austin State University before volunteering for the Army Air Corps flight training in World War II.  During the war, he flew 35 missions as a pilot in a B-24 bomber over Europe and was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross and four Air Medals.  Upon completing his combat flying, he returned to Texas  where he completed his education by earning a masters degree in Music Education.  He taught music in high school for several years before joining Prudential Insurance Company where he served as a Prudential  executive from 1957 to 1980.  He then retired and lived in Italy for the next seven years traveling and writing.  He now lives in Houston, Texas.  Night & Day Bomber Offensive Hardbound Airplane Book Allied Operations in Europe in World War II Kaplan & Currie. This heavily illustrated book examines the around-the-clock operations of the USAAF 8th and 9th Air Forces and the RAF on their daring missions over Nazi-occupied Europe and Germany, from the aircraft and raids to the work at the bases performed by mechanics, fitters and medics… you'll even see how the airmen relaxed away from the action. 272 pages, 200 photographs, 9"x 10½", hardcover. #0036068 Price: $59.95 After the Liberators : A Father's Last Mission, a Son's Lifelong Journey by William C,, II McGuire Letter from the Author: It tells the story of the 8th Air Force mission against Friedrichshafen, Germany on March 18, 1944, in which the 392nd BG lost 14 Liberators. Among them was my dad's Navigator, as he was KIA with six more of his crew. The contemporary or mid-1990s story tells about how I first learned the details, tracked down and interviewed surviving vets, visited his old base in England, his burial place at St. Avold, France and the crash site in southwestern Germany for his B24 J and two additional heavies. If you have the time and interest you can check out reader comment on Amazon.com including endorsements from Len Deighton, Roger Freeman, novelist James Patterson, former 392nd BG commander Col. Larry Gilbert, American Library Association President-elect Mitch Freedman and others. This is a good story and read, and an important next generation salute to all those associated with the Air Forces effort in WWII.   B-24 Bomber Crew :  A True Story of the Pacific War With Japan  J.A. Nichols Paperback / Published 1997  available from $39.95 The B 24 Liberator was built in a factory called Willow Run in Detroit Michigan.  The factory was built by Henry Ford and designed by Charles Sorensen.  The willow run factory was named willow run because is it was built on the willow run creek.  This is interesting because the last person to live on the willow run property was Warren Benjamin Kidder.  I have spoken to Ben, personally, and he is one of the nicest people that anyone could ever meet.  Ben wrote a book called Willow Run, Colossus of Industry, a book about the production of the b24 liberator, military bomber.  When the factory was in full production it produced a B24 liberator every 56 minutes.  This factory is one of Henry Ford 's greatest achievements.  You can read more about this fantastic, very well written book by clicking here and going to the Willow Run B-24 Liberator Production Exhibit. Book Review The Day We Bombed Switzerland  by J. W. Granholm Hardcover - 256 pages (May 15, 2000)  From our Yellow Airplane readers "The Day We Bombed Switzerland" Recounts Jackson Granholm's days as a Liberator navigator stationed at Horsham St. Faith England with the 8th AAF, 2nd AD, 96th CW, 458th BG, 752 BS from mid 1944 to war's end. I am in the process of reading it as we speak, and I find it quite interesting.  D Stowe The author, Jackson W. Granholm , June 16, 2000  This history book has its own history To fly in the bomber attack forces of the 8th USAAF during World War II in England was a truly memorable experience. All who did so  gained a lifelong set of remembrances. Some who flew in that great Air Force in that great War still do not care to talk about it. I decided that history, even personal history, is always important and is too often lost to those who follow. This book represents twenty years of  effort and three major rewrites in order to put it into its present form. There were a number of difficulties, including the long-time secret classification of the court martial records which form an important part of the text background material. I find it fitting that this book is   published in England. It was from England, a place were we lived as foreigners, and not always beloved foreigners, that we went forth  with our mighty machines of destruction to rain death upon Nazi Germany and its occupied territories. And my English publishers, with  whom I was able to work with mutual respect and cooperation, brought a high level of professionalism to the effort. Little interest in publishing this book was in evidence from American publishing houses. Even less was in evidence from those styling themselves as "author's agents." I was the recipient of all kinds of asinine advice about what to do with this book. Some said there were too many  characters in it, and that hence the reader could never follow it. It would be better, such said, to limit the plot to one or two and introduce a captivating, even if fictional, love interest. Other givers of free-advice-worth-the-price suggested that the plot of World War II must be  rewritten for more dramatic impact. The most straightforward "expert" opinion was that which said that the whole manuscript was a waste   of time, and that such a mess could never be published. These latter experts had the gall to charge for this opinion. In spite of all these  things, here the book is, published by my friends at Air life. Now it can stand on its own amidst whatever storms of criticism it may  deserve.  Willow Run by Warren Benjamin Kidder The B-24 Liberator was built in a factory called Willow Run in Detroit Michigan.  The factory was built by Henry Ford and designed by Charles Sorensen.  The willow run factory was named willow run because is it was built on the willow run creek.  This is interesting because the last person to live on the willow run property was Warren Benjamin Kidder.  I have spoken to Ben, personally, and he is one of the nicest people that anyone could ever meet.  Ben wrote a book called Willow Run, Colossus of Industry, a book about the production of the b24 liberator, military bomber.  When the factory was in full production it produced a B24 liberator every 56 minutes.  This factory is one of Henry Ford 's greatest achievements.  You can read more about this fantastic, very well written book by clicking here and going to the Willow Run B-24 Liberator Production Exhibit.  Missions by the Numbers Second Edition (Released March 2008)    This book includes mission summaries of 187 combat missions flown by the 485th Bomb Group.  Included are stories written by several members of the group that tell the complete story of a mission,  from the minute the coded message was received until the mission was completed.  Also included is the story of a gunner who was shot down and captured and the story of a crew that struggled to make it safely through the Brenner Valley, also known as “flak alley”, with severe battle damage.  There are 20+ photos in this  190–page, quality paperback book, including several photos of bomb strikes, damaged B-24s,  escort fighters and reconnaissance photos, as well as maps and charts.  There is also reference information on group losses and bomb types, a sample of a pilot’s “flimsy” (secret plan for the mission) and much, much more.  This is a book about the 485th Bomb Group, told by the men who lived it.  This is a very limited edition.  It is a reprint of the original book, which has been out of print for several years.  Only 300 copies have been printed, so get your copies now.   For your copy send a check for $20+$5 shipping ($25 total) to:                                                                          Jerry Whiting                  2576 Fox Circle                  Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Contact Jerry Whiting Here Read about Jerry Whiting's Biography Here Don’t Let the Blue Star Turn Gold By Jerry Whiting This is a 250-page hardcover book, released in September of 2005, about airmen in the 485th Bomb Group who were shot down over occupied Europe.  The book includes 65 photos.  These stories are about the struggle to survive of these downed airmen, so that blue star proudly hanging in the window at home wouldn’t be replaced by a gold one.  They are also the stories of family, waiting at home, of receiving the dreaded Missing in Action telegram and not knowing if their loved one survived.  These are accounts of love, duty and courage.  Each is placed in the historical context of what was happening elsewhere in the world at the time.  The author visited Europe to locate witnesses and visited the crash site of one of the downed bombers.  Each chapter was extensively researched and the author shares background history of how each story came to be, often with surprising revelations.  Several contain eyewitness accounts from Europeans.  In one chapter, two Croatians tell the story of rescuing three airmen while under fire; in another, Polish farmers tell of the 485th bomber that fell in a nearby field.  There are stories of capture, evasion and escape.  This is an inspirational book, suitable for the entire family.     For your copy send a check for $20+$5 shipping and handling (U.S. orders only) to: Jerry Whiting 2576 Fox Circle Walnut Creek, CA. 94596 Contact Jerry Whiting Here Read about Jerry Whiting's Biography Here I’M OFF TO WAR, MOTHER, BUT I’LL BE BACK By Jerry Whiting and Wayne B. Whiting (June 2007 release of revised edition) This is the true story of a WWII tail gunner who struggles to survive combat missions over the flak-filled skies of Europe and keep the promise to his family to return home safely.  Through excerpts from his letters you'll see the changes in the young warrior as his war continues.  Included are the following stories:  --The saga of one of the last bomber crews shot down over Europe;  --An airman's miraculous survival, blown from his plane without a parachute; --An airman's evasion and safe return 40 days later after being shot down over Yugoslavia;  --The capture of a Messerschmitt fighter and pilot by a bomber crew;  --The unique relationship this airman and his group had with the 332nd Fighter Group, the Tuskegee Airmen; --The continuing search today for a bomber crew shot down over Poland in 1944. The author is proud to offer this revised second edition.  Many Vets came forward to offer additional details of stories contained in the original paper back edition of this book.  Countless interviews went into the revision.  This is a hardcover, 250+ page book that has nearly 100 photos, along with a new chapter entitled, "A Mission in Photos".  It is a book about loyalty, friendships, and family.  Suitable for the entire family.  For your copy send a check for $20+$5 shipping and handling (U.S. orders only) to:      Jerry Whiting      2576 Fox Circle      Walnut Creek, CA. 94596 Contact Jerry Whiting Here Read about Jerry Whiting's Biography Here Slacks and Calluses Our Summer in a Bomber Factory  Constance Bowman.  In 1943, two young teachers decided to do their part for the war effort by spending their summer vacation working  the swing shift on a B-24 production line at a San Diego bomber plant. First published  in 1944 and illustrated with humorous drawings, this is an on-the-spot account of  how two women assumed wartime roles, illuminating the public history of defense  work in which they and thousands like them participated. 192 pgs., 5½"x 7½", sfbd.  B-24 Liberator Units of the Pacific War  (Combat Aircraft , No 11)  Robert F. Dorr  Paperback / Published 1999  Book Description                       *100 b/w photos                      * 30 color photos                      * 7 x 9 Born out of an approach made by the US Army Air Corps to Consolidated for a bomber with superior performance to the B-17, the  Liberator was built in record numbers as the Allies' most abundant heavy bomber. From the first to see combat, the B-24D, to the  ultimate Liberator, the heavily modified PB4Y-2 Privateer, all navy versions are featured in this, the first of four volumes on the B-24  family.  Price: $16.34 To Rule the Sky Jaques & Lett.  A collection of 15 true hair-raising combat stories from the logs of a Mustang ace who shot down five Fw 190s in fifteen minutes, a B-24 pilot after the Ploesti raid, a P-47 pilot who blasts a Nazi armored column, and more. Illustrated, 179 pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd B-24 Nose Art Name Directory Forman.  A companion to the same author's B-17 nose art and name directory. This  volume details the Group, Squadron, serial number and photo availability of over  9,000 WWII B-24 Liberators. Great for the historian, researcher and model builder. 32   pages of vintage photos. 8½"x 11", 192 pgs., sfbd.    A must for B-24 Liberator Buffs! Wally has expanded his format to include data on AF Wings and their component bomb groups for most of the USAAF. His B-17 Nose Art Directory was concerned with the 8th, 15th, and 20th AFs. And rather than searching the total list for group aircraft he has listed the a/c assigned to each group by group number. Definitely a source book for important data (names, serial numbers, photo availability) on this aircraft. 50 Mission Crush  by Donald R. Currier  Hardcover - 192 pages (June 1992)  Ingram Book Reviews bomber during World War II, tells the remarkable story of the men of the U.S. Fifteenth Air Force and the air battles that they fought  over Europe. Reprint. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.  The Wild Blue The B-24s Over Germany, 1944-45.  Ambrose.  Brought to life by best-selling historian Stephen Ambrose,  this is the story of the B-24 bomber and the men who flew her. It follows pilots and crews from start to  finish - their backgrounds, training, bravery and heroism as they did their part to help win the war.  Given the 50 percent casualty rate, it's hard to imagine young soldiers wanting to join the flight crews  that flew B24s over Germany, but they did. This is their story. 304 pgs., hdbd. No Longer Available Low Level Liberators Stevens. The story of Patrol Bombing Squadron 104 in the South Pacific during World  War II. An excellent unit history that is hard to put down. Contains many unusual  combat photos from the scrapbooks of the veterans who gave their stories to the  author. The squadron shot down 37 enemy aircraft (one by ramming) with PB4Ys!  318 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd. Lady's Men Martinez. In 1943, Lady Be Good, an American Liberator bomber, vanished into the  night while returning from a mission in Italy to her base in Libya. 15 years later, oil  geologists spotted the bomber's remarkably well-preserved remains and eventually  located the crew and evidence of their desperate attempt to survive in the forbidding desert environment. This intriguing piece of detective work details the  crew's courageous efforts to save themselves. 208 pgs., 35 photos, 6"x 9", sfbd. The Last Flight of Liberator 41-1133 William Cass.  What began as a routine cross-country training flight from Albuquerque  to Kansas City in April 1942, ended in disaster on the crest of 10,242  foot high Trail Peak at the Boy Scouts of America's fabled high adventure base, Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. This is the full story of the crew and their training leading up to that mission whose wreckage is the most visited aviation crash site in the world  today. 448 pgs., 90 B&W photos, 5½"x 8½", sfbd. Consolidated B-24 Liberator  Martin W. Bowman  Hardcover / Published 1998  Consolidated B-24 Liberator American Bomber Aircraft Vol 1 John M. Campbell, Donna Campbell .  Detailed B-24 history with combat records, nose art, markings,  etc. Covers early B-24 C types, Privateers and B-32s. A special section on Lady Be Good, found in the Libyan desert in 1960. 650 photos, 70 of which are WWII color,  most never-before-published. 256 pgs., 8½"x 11", hdbd.   The Forbidden Diary : A B-24 Navigator Remembers John Lawrence Stewart Hardcover / Published 1998 Book Description  This quintessential guide for aspiring, student, and new pilots answers the questions most often asked about obtaining a pilot's certificate, including: Airplane anatomy, flight theory; GPS navigation and operation; Piloting techniques; Weather: Icing, services, reflight advisories; Instructors and flight schools; costs, time, and more. There is no better guide to the nuts-and-bolts of learning to fly than this classic book. Liberator Album : B-24 Liberators of the 2nd Air Division, USAAF Mike Bailey, Tony North (Contributor) Hardcover / Published 1998 Book Description  The Consolidated B-24 Liberator bombers of the U.S. Eighth Air Force's 2nd Air Division were based on airfields around Norwich,  England. Their crews took high losses but with their determination and sacrifice the Division made a vital contribution to the war in Europe.  This is an in-depth study of the 2nd Air Division and its exploits, compiled from both U.S. and U.K. sources. It is an unparalleled  collection of wartime photos and paintings showing the many color schemes. For military and aviation enthusiasts. Strong appeal to  modelers, all WWII veterans--especially those who served in the 2nd Air Division and their families.    The Soldier : Consolidated B-24 Liberator (Living History Series, Vol 2) Paul Perkins, et al Paperback / Published 1994 Book Description  The second volume in the "Living History" series, THE SOLDIER explores the development, service, and provides an air crew's view of the B-24 Liberator, a four-engine bomber that saw combat in every major theater of WWII. 58 color photos, 47 B&W photos and illustrations.  Availability: This title is currently out of stock. However, you can order it  used now.  Ad Lib Flying the B-24 Liberator in World War II.  Carigan.  Carigan tells of the B-24 Liberator, covering all the necessary preliminary steps in learning to fly it. Terribly unforgiving of any carelessness or neglect, the remarkable B-24 carried more crews through WWII  than did any other airplane. Carigan flew 50 missions in the B-24 with the 15th AF in Italy - time enough to learn the pitfalls awaiting the young pilot. A fascinating,  comprehensive manual. Illustrated, 96 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd. B-24 Liberator Rugged But Right  Frederick A. Johnsen More than a complete history of one of the greatest  warplanes of all time, this rare assemblage of wartime records, memories, photos,  personal and military histories, and in-depth technical insights brings the B-24 back to life and to center stage of World War II. From the Walter J. Boyne Military Aircraft  Series. 141 pgs., Over 170 photos and diagrams, 8¾"x 11¾", hdbd. Black Sunday: Ploesti Hill.  The legendary low-level raid on the Romanian oil fields by B-24s from American bomb groups. 50th  anniversary book offers never-before-published photos from the raid and portrays a sense of intensity  and drama of the event. Complete listing of aircraft and crews taking part. 350 photos, 300 pgs., 9"x  12", hdbd. Byron's War : I will Never Will Be Young Again  by Byron Lane, C. C. Dickinson (Editor)  Hardcover - 284 pages (October 1997)  usually ships within 2-3 days. Price: $21.95 Book Description  Taken from over 300 letters and journal entries, written between 1942 and 1945, this coming-of-age story vividly depicts the daily life and awesome responsibilities of one young Air Force lieutenant as he leads strategic bombing missions over Nazi Germany. Written while  it was happening, Byron's War provides time-capsule-like insight into a critical period in American history.  "The author's day to day account takes the reader through enlistment, training, combat, and finally to kissing the ground after completing his final mission. He may come across at times as a brash, cocky young kid --one of the best. But, at the same time, he admits to making  his share of dumb mistakes, both in training and in combat --and the truly honest admission of being damned scared at times in combat.  His writing style is reminiscent of one of the best-selling wartime books, See Here, Private Hargrove, which was also a good read." -Reprinted from the Foreword written by Glenn Houghton  Byron's War will be of interest to anyone involved, directly or indirectly, with the Army Air Force in WWII. And, to all those who are interested in the air war, it provides an excellent insight into what went on back then  About the Author  Byron Lane is an international management consultant and a Professor of Management. He has authored two books on business  management. He earned a Ph.D. in organizational psychology and had multiple careers that include entrepreneur, CEO of a national  company, professor of management, and writer. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps on his 18th birthday and was later commissioned a  2nd lieutenant as a bombardier on a B-24 bomber. He flew over 30 missions over Germany during WW II.  Atlantic Air War Sub Hunters vs. U-Boats  Lambert.  Vintage pictorial history of the epic WWII air/sea battle in the North Atlantic to keep open England's life-lines. Covers the North  Atlantic to the Caribbean and includes B-24s, PBYs, Grumman Avengers, Wildcats, and more. Most photos are from personal collections and have never been published  before. 112 pgs., 160 photos, 8½"x 11", sfbd. B 24 Liberator 1939-45 Martin W. Bowman Hardcover / Published 1995 This title is currently out of print. However, you can buy it used now.  14 used & new available from $4.50   Strangers in Their Land Terry.  The author, a B-24 bombardier in the CBI theater, provides memoirs with no  holds barred. Takes the reader from his introduction as a green young man to a  toughened veteran. A bird's eye view of the country, the missions, and fellow crewmen. 264 pgs., illustrated, 6"x 9", sfbd. B-24 Liberator In Detail & Scale Vol. 64 Bert Kinzey. A detailed look at every variant of the B-24 and Navy PB4Y with  differences between the variants discussed and illustrated. Period photos, obtained  from official USAAF and U.S. Navy files, are combined with those taken specifically  for this publication. Together, they illustrate in detail every feature of this important and historic aircraft. 80 pgs. with 16 in color for nearly 200 photos. 8½"x 11", sfbd. The B-24 Liberator : A Pictorial History Allan G. Blue / Hardcover / Published 1976 This title is currently out of print. However, you can buy it used now.  available from $60.99 ISBN: 0684145081 B-24 Liberator in Action Davis.  Excellent reference for the buff, historian and modeler, this book contains 3-view drawings of various B-24 models, including detail of turrets, armament,  propellers, cowling and more. 57 pgs., over 120 photos, dozens of diagrams and a 2  pg. color plate of markings. 11"x 8¼", sfbd. B 24 Liberator Legend Turner Publishing Co Staff / Hardcover / Published 1999 Price: $49.95 Bomber Pilot : A Memoir of World War II by Philip Ardery This outstanding autobiographical recount of Ardery's WW2 experiences ranks amongst the top in this genre. Follow his career through  flight training and initial assignments, trials, tribulations and finally, a combat assignment. Ardery, his crew, and their B24 participated in several critical and unprecedented bombing missions during the war, including the infamous Ploesti raid. His recount of flying into a virtual "wall of fire", which was the defensive flak being leveled at their bomber, is one of the most harrowing experiences written to date. In  addition to this book, those interested in the B24 should definitely read Thomas Childer's "Wings of Morning : The Story of the Last American Bomber Shot Down over Germany in World War II" which stands alone as the absolute finest piece of literature written to date on this subject.  B-24 Liberator Units 15th A.F. Combat Aircraft Vol. 21 Robert Dorr.  Often overshadowed by the bomb groups in the "Mighty Eighth," the 15th Air Force groups that flew the B-24 ceaselessly struck at targets from the  bases in southern Italy from late 1943 through VE-Day. This is their seldom-told  story. 96 pgs., 100 B&W photos, 30 color profiles and more. 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd. B-24 Liberator Units of the Eighth Air Force Robert F. Dorr / Paperback / Published 1999 Book Description  100 b/w photos, 30 color photos, 7 x 9 The first raid undertaken by the Liberator occurred on 9 October 1942 when the 93rd Bomb Group (BG) attacked Lille, in France. This  group was followed across the Atlantic to England by the 44th BG, which was considered to be the AAF's first true Liberator unit. These  two "pioneer" groups remained the only B-24 operators "in-theater" until late 1943, as other groups slated for the ETO were diverted to  the Pacific. Eventually, a further 19 groups (usually consisting of three or four bomb squadrons) would see action with the Eighth. Although unable to fly at the rarefied altitudes achievable with the B-17, the B-24s ability to fly faster and further with a much heavier  bomb load than the Boeing bomber made the Liberator the most sought after aircraft in the American inventory by late 1942. The 451st Bomb Group in WWII A Pictorial History  Mike Hill.  This is an illustrated history of the 451st Bomb Group in  WWII. As part of the USAAF's 15th Air Force, they flew the B-24 Liberators from Italy to heavily defended targets throughout the Mediterranean theater of war.  During their tour, the Group was awarded three Presidential Unit Citations for their  ability to get to the target no matter what. 160 pgs., 600+ B&W photos (most  previously unpublished), 8½"x 11", hdbd. Gen. Chennault's Secret Weapon The B-24 in China  Haynes.  This book records the World War II experiences of Captain Elmer E. Haynes,  who flew low-altitude night radar strikes against Japanese shipping in the South China Sea and daylight  raids against various enemy land-based installations in eastern and central China. Haynes flew secretly developed B-24 Liberator bombers that were equipped with radar that had been integrated with the  Norden Bombsight for night missions. These B-24's operated with the 14th Air Force - General  Chennault's Flying Tigers. The bombing attacks were so accurate and successful that, in a little over a  year, Haynes and his fellow pilots sank approximately a million tons of Japanese shipping. 264 pgs.,  hdbd. Price: $14.95 The Jolly Rogers The 90th Bombardment Group in the Southwest Pacific, 1942-1944 Colorful B-24 Liberator group created an unbeatable record, both in aerial combat and in bombing prowess. Portrays in detail the crewmen and the drama, both humorous and disastrous. 112 pgs., 500 photos, many in color, 11"x 8½", hdbd. Liberator Americas Global Bomber A. Lloyd / Hardcover / Published 1994 This title is currently out of stock. However, you can order it used now.  Morotai: A Memoir of War John Boeman / Paperback / Published 1989 available from $27.95 Book Description  According to the official histories, says John Boeman, the U.S. Army trained 193,440 pilots between 1 July 1939 and 31 August 1945.  Boeman was one of them -- a B-24 bomber pilot.  He had never been in an airplane, had never felt himself "born to fly," and felt "no sudden surge of patriotism." But from the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, he says there was no question in his mind that he would enter military service. President Roosevelt's  blueprint for total war made this clear.  Boeman's memoir takes the reader from flight training through combat missions.  The day-to-day life of inexperienced Boeman and his crew, as part of the 307th Bombardment Group, is detailed with humor and pathos   -- the apprehension of his first mission; the long hours on the ground; the remembrances of "growing up"; the excitement, the "ice" in the  stomach, or the unexpected.  ". . . Significantly," Boeman says, "somewhere in the progression from my first day of training to . . . my fifth mission in combat operations,   I had undergone an attitudinal transformation that compelled me to direct all effort toward a single objective: to put our bombs on the  assigned target."  Boeman "ponders" the "rights and wrongs" of his responsibilities and decisions as an aircraft commander and works through the  "agonizing post accident days" of his aircraft's crash on takeoff, killing four of his crew. Morotai is a thoughtful, touching remembrance of a survivor -- a story with excitement, and a story of pain.  Liberator Pilot Fagan.  The “Cottontails” of the 450th Bomb Group flew B-24s into hell from bases in  Italy to destroy German oil- making facilities. Fagan flew on 41 missions with the  450th as first pilot, going against Vienna and Ploesti ten times. Describes his B-24  missions with the 15th Air Force and tells of the close calls and unforgettable  incidents - and his scheme to beat the odds for combat survival. Photos from the  author's collection. 130 pgs., 5"x 8¼", sfbd. The B-24 Liberator (Famous Aircraft Series) Steve Birdsall This title is currently out of stock. However, you can order it used now.  Consolidated B-24 Liberator Warbird Tech Vol. 1 Johnsen.  This book is crammed full of excerpts from original military tech manuals,  overhaul handbooks, flight crew references, original engineering drawings, and  assembly line and repair depot photos. Includes exploded views, cutaways, and  four-page insert of color photos. 100 pgs., over 100 photos and 30 diagrams, 8½"x 11", sfbd. B-24 Liberator at War Roger Freeman Book Description  The B-24 Liberator was the most widely used four-engined aircraft of World War II, with a total of 19,256 being built. Built with Pacific  distances in mind, the B-24 had a very long range and served the U.S. Army Air Force in both Europe and the Pacific, and also  equipped RAF squadrons in Burma. The true character of such a long-serving aircraft cannot be deduced from its technical  specifications, and this classic account draws on many first-hand experiences of those who actually flew the plane. The B-24's most  important moments are covered, along with less well-known operations, all backed up with numerous photographs.  The Liberators from Wendling Vickers.  The combat history of the 392nd Bomb Group. Based out of Wendling, England, the 392nd flew the B-24H in 285 combat missions between September 1943 and the war's end. Included are mission summaries, personnel rosters and casualty  reports. 288 pgs., 285 photos and illustrations, 8½"x 11", sfbd. Boston, Mitchell, and Liberator in Australian service Stewart Wilson This title is currently out of print. However, you can order it used now.  Squadron of Deception The 36th Bomb Squadron in World War II  Hutton.  Here is the exciting, detailed story  of the U.S. Eighth Air Force's only Radar Countermeasure squadron that flew from England during WWII. This book tells of the men of the elite 36th Bomb Squadron and  the special operations they flew in modified B-24s, and of how this secret squadron saved many Allied lives. 216 pgs., over 330 photos and line drawings, 8½"x 11",  hdbd. Consolidated B-24D-M Liberator in USAAF-RAF-RAAF-MLD-IAF-CzechAF & CNAF service, PB4Y-1/2 Privateer in USN-USMC-Aeronavale & CNAF service Richard Ward This title is currently out of print. However, you can order it used now.    Ploesti  The Great Ground-Air Battle of 1 August 1943  by James Dugan, Carroll Stewart (Contributor), Stewart Dugan  Paperback - 308 pages 1 Ed edition (July 1998) Log of the Liberators; An Illustrated History of the B-24. Steve. Birdsall This title is currently out of print. However, you can buy it  used now.  Consolidated B-24 Liberator Prod. Line to Frontline Vol. 4 O'Leary.  The Liberator, commissioned to improve upon the B-17, was built in near  record time. USAAF production got into full swing with the advent of the B-24D, later superseded by the most successful variant, the "J" model. When production ceased  in 1945, the B-24 was the most produced American aircraft of World War II. This complete history uniquely includes a selection of color company advertisements not seen since the war. 128 pgs., 120 B&W photos, 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd. Playboy: The Story of a B-24 Liberator Robert F. Pipes This title is currently out of print. However, you can buy it  used now.    Into Darkness :  A Pilots Journey Through Headhunter Territory  by Edward T. Imparato  Hardcover - 140 pages (August 1995)  usually ships within 2-3 days. Book Description  This book is the story of a man's journey through the New Guinea jungle during WWII to solve the mystery of why  American B-24 Liberator bombers were crashing in clear weather under no hostile action. 50 B&W photos This title is currently out of print. However, you can buy it  used now.  Tocumwalto Tarakan : Australians and the Consolidated B-24 Liberator Michael V. Nelmes This title is currently out of print. However, you can buy it  used now.  We Flew Alone United States Navy B-24 Bomber Squadrons in the Pacific  Carey.  The first comprehensive book written on the operations of navy B-24 Liberator squadrons in  the Pacific War. From the birth of the first squadron and its deployment to  Guadalcanal in early 1943 to the squadrons that participated in the Central Pacific  campaign, every Navy Liberator squadron is discussed in detail. 120 pgs., 90+ B&W photos, 8½"x 11", sfbd. Above an Angry Sea Alan Carey.  Continues where We Flew Alone (also available) leaves off, examining in dramatic detail the Navy's use of the B-24 and PB4Y-2 during the last eleven months  of the war against Japan. Includes personal stories, a tabulation of all aerial kills  credited to PB4Y patrol plane commanders, a roster of all personnel killed in action or  in the line of duty, individual squadron records, and much more. 160 pgs., 200+ B&W  and color photographs, 8½"x 11", sfbd. USAAF heavy bomber units, ETO and MTO, 1942-45 Jerry Scutts This title is currently out of print. However, you can buy it  used now.    The Spectator :  A World War II Bomber Pilot's Journal of the Artist As Warrior by David Zellmer  Usually ships within 24 hours. Hardcover (January 1999)  Click Here for B-24 Liberator Exhibits.  One More Mission by Jessie Petty Click Here for the Willow Run Exhibit, Production of the B-24 Liberator,  by Warren B. Kidder

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