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Welcome to our library and resources section. Most of the books on this page were used as references for the material contained on this site. Wherever possible there is a link to the publisher of the book. In some cases, though, the book has been out of print for some time. In these cases an alternate site is given where you may search for any copies that are available.
AIR WAR PACIFIC CHRONOLOGYFind "The B-24 Liberator" by Allan G. Blue on BookFinder.com
LOG OF THE LIBERATORS Find "Log of the Liberators" by Steve Birdsall on BookFinder.com
FLYING FORTRESS Find "Flying Fortress" by Edward Jablonski on BookFinder.com
THE B-24 LIBERATOR
Allan G. Blue
Scribners
Though long out of print, this is an EXCELLENT reference book on the Consolidated B-24 "Liberator" and is well worth the effort to find. Mr. Blue covers the initial conception, the design, testing and development of the most produced of all World War II American aircraft. In addition, he goes into detail about each model, and all variants. This is not a dry recitation of statistics, but an interesting recounting of how the Liberator came to be, how it was built, how it was used, and how it was relegated to virtual oblivion, all in the space of 6 years.
B-24 LIBERATOR IN ACTION
Larry Davis
Illustrated by Perry Manley
Squadron/Signal Publications
A good, but brief treatment of the B-24 and all variants, profusely illustrated with photos and drawings. Includes information ont eh PB-4Y2 "Privateer" variant, as well as material on the Consolidated B-31 "Dominator", the follow on to the B-24.
USAAF HEAVY BOMB GROUP
MARKINGS & CAMOFLAUGE 1941-1945
CONSOLIDATED B-24 LIBERATOR
E.A. Munday
Illustrated by Richard Ward
Osprey Publishing Limited
Written primarily for the model maker, this book contains a good deal of useful information on the markings of those units which flew the B-24 in combat. Includes color illustrations of the markings of aircraft flown in each thater.
USAAF HEAVY BOMB GROUP
MARKINGS & CAMOFLAGUE 1941-1945
BOEING B-17 FLYING FORTRESS
E.A. Munday
Illustrated by Richard Ward
Osprey Publishing Limited
Written primarily for the model maker, this book contains a good deal of useful information on the markings of those units which flew the B-17 in combat. Includes color illustrations of the markings of aircraft flown in each thater.
REPUBLIC P-47 THUNDERBOLT
IN USAAF-RAF AND FOREIGN SERVICE
Ernest R. McDowel
Illustrated by Richard Ward
Arco Publishing Company
Written primarily for the model maker, this book contains a good deal of useful information on the markings of those units which flew the P-47 in combat. Includes color illustrations of the markings of aircraft flown in each thater.
Steve Birdsal
Doubleday and Company
This long out of print book is a comoplete history of Liberator combat operations from the HALPRO mission through to V-J Day. It includes information on USAAF and U.S. Navy groups and squadrons with much first hand information. Well worth the effort and cost required to obtain a copy.
Edward Jablonsky
Doubleday and Company
Another out of print book, contains the complete history of the B-17 from drawing board to V.J. Day. Covers all groups and squadrons using the B-17 in combat, including the early days of the war in the pacific. Worth the effort required to find.
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