Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Embedded blanks with  Consolidated B-24 Liberator metal material. All blanks will come with one COA per blank. COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil COA seal. The Consolidated B-24 Liberator, commonly known as the Liberator, is a cornerstone of U.S. Army Air Forces strategic bombing capabilities. Introduced in 1941, this subsonic, four-engine heavy bomber was designed for long-range missions, enabling it to strike distant targets with significant payloads. Powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-1830-65 Twin Wasp radial engines, each producing 1,200 horsepower, the B-24H can carry up to 8,800 pounds of bombs. Its range exceeds 2,100 nautical miles, making it a vital platform for operations across the European and Pacific theaters during World War II. The B-24H’s versatility is achieved through its high-aspect-ratio Davis wing, robust airframe, and advanced defensive armament, including up to ten .50-caliber machine guns in turrets and waist positions, allowing for effective defense against enemy fighters. A notable component is the aluminum fuselage skin, which provides essential lightweight construction and structural durability. For instance, a section of fuselage skin from such an aircraft, salvaged after a combat loss over France in 1944, highlights the material’s critical role in enduring battle damage and environmental stresses. This skin was later repurposed, reflecting ongoing preservation efforts for historical aircraft parts. With over 18,400 units built across all variants, the B-24 remains one of the most produced heavy bombers in history. Operated by units such as the 466th Bomb Group from bases like Attlebridge, England, it saw extensive combat in World War II, conducting strategic bombing raids over Germany, Ploesti oil fields, and Pacific targets, delivering critical strikes and supporting Allied campaigns. These aluminum embedded blanks are crafted from Consolidated B-24H Liberator serial number 42-95203’s fuselage skin, salvaged following its combat loss. The material is certified and distributed by Hardin Penworks, LLC, and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.