The consolidated B-24 Liberator, first flown in 1939, began active service in 1941 and was the most produced American aircraft of World War II, with 18,482 built. The Liberator was used in every theater of the war and for a variety of missions from long-range bombing and submarine patrol, to transporting high priority cargo and VIPs. DIAMOND LIL was the 18th production B-24 built. Today Diamond Lil is one of two airworthy B-24s.
Top speed: 303 mph
Last flight: 1945
Manufacturer: Consolidated Aircraft
Engine type: Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp
First flight: 29 December 1939
Variants: Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer; Consolidated C-87 Liberator Express; Consolidated Liberator I
Number Of Sheets: 3 Sheets
Difficulty: Challenging
Assembled Size: 5.25"L x 8.25"W x 2.55"H (13.34 x 20.96 x 6.48 cm)
Ages 14+
Metal Earth kits are made from high quality steel sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4” square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and NO GLUE OR SOLDER REQUIRED! Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.
