B-24A at andrews AFB air show by vkoontz
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Notice round engine cowling. Later models had oval cowling to accommodate the oil coolers. Notice jack at the back. They have a tendency to be tail heavy on the ground. There is a B-17 B-24 debate. The B-24 could carry more bombs had a farther range and had a retractable ball turret. The B-17 could sustain and return home with major damage. Every one has their favorite bomber. Only two are known to be airworthy.
Comments (10)
chuter
Really nice shot. This B-24A (redesignated LB30 by the British) was one of first twenty-seven B-24s (including seven YB-24s) built. It would be nice to see it parked next to the Smithsonian's B-17C/D Swoose Goose.
VRG
Thank you for the fantastic pic!
jcv2
Impressive capture, quite a weight that has been carried by the air all those years!
Buffalo1
Wow! I wasn't aware that you had just posted the same plane that I did. Great minds, eh? This is a very crisp close-up that shows the nose art and engine detail. Thanks to you and Chuter for a correct identification. I'll fix it on mine.
bkhook
Awesome shot! That looks like the nose of a C141 to the left of this. I love the air shows that have the old and new. So fun to see some of the old prop jobs and it still amazes me they all fly.
Richardphotos
I was able to walk through a B24 and b25 recently and it is amazing how tight the quarters are. a large man could not fit through the passage ways. excellent capture. I have some in my gallery also
kenmo
Oustanding....
UVDan
Outstanding photo of Diamond Lil! I see a silver B-17 flying around here all the time, but I cannot remember the name. I cannot remember ever seeing a B-24 flying, although I did tour through Diamond Lil in Colorado Springs in the 80's.
RBlue
The B24 and the B17 were both great bombers. I particularly like the B25, myself. I also enjoy Airshows! Miramar AFB and Edwards AFB are my favorites. (I miss El Toro.)
junge1
Great shot and commentary. I heard the same story and I also heard that the crews of the B-17 liked their aircraft better than the crews of the B-24 like theirs. I also heard that the B-17 was better suited for crash landings than the B-24 and crash landings were sometimes unavoidable!