Air Warriors: Season 8, Episode 5

8 - 5: B-24 Liberator

The B-24 was America's go-to heavy bomber in the early years of World War II, able to go faster, farther, and carry a larger payload than its predecessor, the B-17. And as the most mass-produced bomber in history, it was able to attack in large numbers, overwhelming the enemy and earning its name: the Liberator. Discover how the B-24 came into existence and answered the U.S. military's desperate need for a long-range bomber serving in every branch as well as several Allied air forces and navies. Then witness some of its key missions, flying time and again into the mouth of hell to take on Axis forces.