B-24 Liberator is a detailed new history of this great American bomber. Liberator historian Frederick A. Johnsen clearly explains the myriad models, the many variants and modifications, and the fascinating details of design and construction that kept the Liberator and Privateer on the front line throughout the war. This book is also a fascinating history of the Liberator and Privateer in combat, from the first Liberator destroyed at Hickam Field on December 7, 1941, to the last missions flown against the Japanese only days before the final surrender, all brought to life through the remembrances of the crews who flew the Consolidated bomber to glory. Illustrating the story are nearly 150 color and black-and-white photos.