"Navy Lib"
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During
World War II, the B-24 derived PB4Y-1 Liberator performed very well for
the US Navy as a U-boat hunter in the Battle of the Atlantic and at the
time was considered one of the best at the ASW task. However, in 1943 it
was decided to fully navalize the aircraft as a long-range patrol
bomber, so three B-24s were taken off the assembly line and reconfigured
with lengthened fuselages, greater defensive armament, modified engine
cowlings and a distinctive, single vertical tail. The resulting aircraft
was designated the
PB4Y-2 Privateer.
With its 2,800-mile range, the Privateer was so useful that the Navy
took delivery of 739 of them, though very few reached front-line service
by VJ Day. The Privateer went on to perform great service in the Cold
War as a radar and electronics-countermeasures platform. Following
service with the US Coast Guard, the aircraft was retired in the early
1960s.
A limited edition of 500 printed on 100% acid-free cover stock. Original available. Size is 22"x 28" including a 2" white border. $54.95 + $7.50 shipping and handling. |
