Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Corporations (Convair) attempt to make
a few design changes to its famous B-24 Liberator for the U.S. Navy
in 1942 eventually evolved into the PB4Y-2 Privateer, a
70,000-pound patrol bomber equipped with state-of-the-art
electronics gear, armed with twelve .50-caliber machine guns, and
the capability to deliver bombs, depth charges, and guided
missiles. Beginning with the development and production of the
aircraft, this book presents an in-depth examination of the patrol
bombers entire operational history from 1942 to the present.
Containing over 260 photographs and line art, the book covers the
PB4Y-2s service with the U.S. Navy, French Aeronavale, Republic of
China Air Force, various countries of Latin America, and finally as
a slurry bomber for aerial fire fighting companies.
General
Imprint: |
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2005 |
Authors: |
Alan C. Carey
|
Dimensions: |
279 x 216 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
176 |
Edition: |
illustrated edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7643-2166-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Warfare & defence >
Air forces & warfare
|
LSN: |
0-7643-2166-8 |
Barcode: |
9780764321665 |
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