Long Days Journey by Osper
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The B24 which was produced in numbers more than any other Americn aircraft started life in combat with 120 Squadron with the RAF Coastal Command. The first batch of aircraft delivered to the RAf was found uncombat worthy by them. No self sealing fuel tanks, lack of armor and several other deficiencies resulted in them being relegated to other than combat roles. With one exception.
The range of the Liberator was twice that of any other British aircraft. This made them ideal for anti submarine warfare, capable of closing down the gap that exisited in the Atalanic for convoy protection. Thus the Mark1 Liberator came into being. Fitted by Scottish Air with ASV radar and a four pack of 20mm guns under the forward bomb bay the first aircraft entered the war.
120 Squadron counted fourteen confirmed kills, three assists and eight damgaged U Boats by the end of the war. After the Liberators began operating, U Boats which normally surfaced during the hours of darkness to charge their batteries found to their surprise that they were being targeted in the dark. This led to them going back to days to recharge their batteries until a counter measure could be made.
Credits: B24 is Neil's reconfigured to the Mark1 Liberator model by Osepr Enterprises in Wings3D.
Oher stuff (ships) done in Wings 3d converted from a intercoastal freighter by Sir Mac Man.
Vue 7I for the rain squalls.
Now as you all know, Osper Enterprises strives for accuracy in all our stuff. So I had them take Neils B24 back to original configuration. This proved to be far more difficult than first thought. So......the question is what do I do with the additional/left over turrets, over 600 lbs of armor and especially the the self sealing fuel tanks that now are piled against my back fence? ;)
Comments and thoughts always wlecome
Comments (46)
kbrog
Excellent work on this image, looks great in zoom! :)
JaneEden
What a wonderful image very well done indeed! hugs Jane xx
jmb007
beau travail!!
bmac62
Phooeey...I almost missed this. Great adaptation of Neil's B24 and a story I've not heard before. Way to go. You could make a small fortune with these spare parts today...in 2011 there are aircraft collections that would love to buy you out!
danapommet
A fantastic render and wonderful narrative. I love stories like this that we never knew when it happened. Dana
Flixthe
Intéressante histoire pour illustrer cette belle image.
bazza
Fabulous scene, very well done!!
Lyne
What amazing modeling and rendering! I am enjoying my first visit to your gallery!
kftate
Very cool image! Excellent done!
mariogiannecchini
Excellent work and fascinating history!
Buffalo1
Superb view of Coastal Command Liberator doing it's job.
moochagoo
Love this war scene
KimLarsen
NICE work I love this picture. I have some 3DS models of planes, tanks and other things, i you want it i can send it for you, just give med your e-mail. Kim gfo_gravedigger@gmail.com
tigertim
This proves I need to get out more, instead of being wedged in the Poser gallery!!... this is awesome work Mr Osper.. perfect!!
romangirl
Awesome render! My uncle was a radio gunner in a B-24, flying 52 combat missions over Germany and Austria.
e-brink
Excellent atmosphere! Foreboding!