B-24 Assembly Ships

And don’t forget the additional PB4Y glazing variations 😀

http://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php?topic=35233.0

Having acquired some B24 navigator blister windows – I had to buy the book Consolidated Mess to try and get my mind around the myriad B24 glazing options.

These pictures show the variety of turret, nose glazing, side window glazing etc. that was in use by the B24’s produced.

The crews used to love assembly ship duty.

Though generally very tired airframes, they were also stripped out and could be a lot faster than the fully loaded, crewed and equipped combat aircraft. Plus they didn’t have to face flak or fighters, so once the bomber stream was on it way they could hoon around E Anglia for the sheer enjoyment of flight – as it should be, and as it is today thanks to them and the men of Bomber Command.

Moggy

There was a Scale Aircraft Modelling edition some years ago which had a good article and it’s still availble from Guideline….

Vol. 21 Number 6: B24 Assembly ships……

Have a look here,

http://www.controltowers.co.uk/Books/B-24_Liberator_Groups_of_the_8th.htm

http://hsfeatures.com/features04/b24dmc_1.htm

At the bottom of the page on the second link there are some handy links.

Aircam Aviation Series No 11, Consolidated B24D-M Liberator. Has some photos and colour side veiws.

http://www.kecay.com/product_info.php?products_id=28&language=en

Thanks Mike. I shall certainly check those titles out.

Interesting point regarding the 2nd Air Division memorial room. Thanks again. 🙂

Regards,

Paul

Thanks for the information, mmitch.
Incidentally, I’ve noticed Corgi have included the B-24 Assembly Ship “You Cawn’t Miss It” into their collection.

Check here: http://www.corgi.co.uk/CorgiSite/EigthAirForce/AA34007.htm

Regards,

Paul

I visited the Aviation Museum at Norwich a few years ago and they had an excellent display of models and drawings of these aircraft.
mmitch.