Consolidated-Vultee PB4Y-2 Privateer

Author: Alan C. Carey
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Corporation's (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 bomber's entire operational history from 1942 to the present. Containing over 260 photographs and line art, the book covers the PB4Y-2's service with the U.S. Navy, French Aéronavale, Republic of China Air Force, various countries of Latin America, and finally as a slurry bomber for aerial fire fighting companies.

Above an Angry Sea

Author: Alan C. Carey
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
ISBN: 9780764353680
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
This is a revised and expanded second edition that examines United States Navy patrol and bombing squadrons equipped with the Consolidated B-24 Liberator (PB4Y-1) and its successor, the Consolidated-Vultee PB4Y-2 Privateer. The author's previous book, We Flew Alone, discussed the Navy's use of the B-24 Liberator from February 1943 to September 1944. He now examines in dramatic detail the use of the B-24 and PB4Y-2 during the last eleven months of the war against Japan. The author has collected personal stories, over 300 images, a tabulation of all aerial kills credited to PB4Y patrol plane commanders, a roster of all personnel killed in action or in the line of duty, individual squadron records, and a list of all known B-24 Liberators and PB4Y-2 Privateers assigned to the Pacific between 1943 and 1945.

World War II Album Volume 7

Author: Ray Merriam
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9781312961975
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
Merriam Press World War II Album WA7 (Second Edition, 2015). Pictorial history of the Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator and the PB4Y-2 Privateer, World War II patrol bombers of the U.S. Navy derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. The Navy had been using unmodified B-24s as the PB4Y-1 Liberator, and the type was considered very successful. A fully navalized design was desired, and Consolidated developed a dedicated long-range patrol bomber in 1943, designated PB4Y-2 Privateer. Also included in this work is a chapter covering the Consolidated RY-3, transport version of the PB4Y-2, and a chapter on the history of Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-106, "The Wolverators," which flew both the PB4y-1 and PB4Y-2 during World War II. 226 photos and illustrations, 1 three-view drawing, 1 cutaway drawing.

World War II Album

Author: Ray Merriam
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781500587352
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Merriam Press World War II Album WA7 First Edition (2014) Pictorial album of the Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator and the PB4Y-2 Privateer, World War II patrol bombers of the U.S. Navy derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. The Navy had been using unmodified B-24s as the PB4Y-1 Liberator, and the type was considered very successful. A fully navalized design was desired, and Consolidated developed a dedicated long-range patrol bomber in 1943, designated PB4Y-2 Privateer. Also included in this work is a chapter covering the history of Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-106, “The Wolverators," which flew both types during WWII. 215 B&W photos 12 color photos 1 three-view drawing 1 cutaway drawing 2 illustrations

Consolidated's Naval Liberator and Privateer

Author: Ray Merriam
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781576385791
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Merriam Press World War 2 In Review Special Series. First Edition 2017. Seventh in the Special series of the World War 2 In Review journal. Pictorial overview with 413 photos, drawings and illustrations of the Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator and the PB4Y-2 Privateer, World War II patrol bombers of the U.S. Navy derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. The Navy had been using unmodified B-24s as the PB4Y-1 Liberator, and the type was considered very successful. A fully navalized design was desired, and Consolidated developed a dedicated long-range patrol bomber in 1943, designated PB4Y-2 Privateer. Also included is coverage of the RY-3 Liberator Express transport version of the PB4Y-2, R2Y Liberator Liner airliner, RY-1 Liberator Express passenger plane, and the history of Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-106, "The Wolverators," which flew both the PB4Y-1 and PB4Y-2 during World War II. Printed in color on heavy coated stock.

World War II in Focus Volume 7

Author: Frank F. Smith
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781499142723
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Merriam Press World War II In Focus Volume 7 First Edition (2014) Brief history of the Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator and the PB4Y-2 Privateer naval patrol bombers. Also includes the story of VPB-106 "The Wolverators," which flew these aircraft during World War II. 170 photos (155 B&W and 15 color) 1 three-view drawing

Consolidated's Naval Liberator and Privateer

Author: Ray Merriam
Publisher: Merriam Press
ISBN: 9781576383964
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
Merriam Press World War 2 Album No. 7 Second Edition, 2015 Pictorial album of more than 400 photos and illustrations of the Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator and the PB4Y-2 Privateer, World War II patrol bombers of the U.S. Navy derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. The Navy had been using unmodified B-24s as the PB4Y-1 Liberator, and the type was considered very successful. A fully navalized design was desired, and Consolidated developed a dedicated long-range patrol bomber in 1943, designated PB4Y-2 Privateer. Also included in this work is a section covering the Consolidated RY-3 transport version of the PB4Y-2, Consolidated R2Y Liberator Liner, a derivative of the B-24 Liberator and PB4Y-2 Privateer, Consolidated RY-1 Liberator Express, a navalized version of the USAAF C-87 transport, and a chapter on the history of Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-106, "The Wolverators," which flew both the PB4Y-1 and PB4Y-2 during World War II. 383 photos 5 drawings 3 three-view drawings 5 cutaway drawings

Convair PB4Y-2/P4Y-2 Privateer

Author: Nicholas Veronico
Publisher: Steve Ginter
ISBN: 9780984611461
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Privateer was a heavily armed (6-twin .50 cal. machine gun turrets) four-engine, long range, land-based, patrol bomber developed from the famous B-24/PB4Y-1 Liberator. It was responsible for sinking over 550 Japanese ships and shooting down almost 50 enemy aircraft. It usually operated alone but sometimes with a second Privateer on its missions lasting up to 11-12 hours at a time.

Consolidated PB4Y-1/1P Liberator

Author: Steve Ginter
Publisher: Ginter Books
ISBN: 9780996825870
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Navy's acquisition of the B-24D as a long range patrol bomber/sub hunter (PB4Y-1) and as a long range photo recon platform (PB4Y-1P) marked a major shift in patrol doctrine and the eventual end to the flying boat patrol plane. The Navy Liberators became a one ship strike force as they roamed thousands of miles on sector searches and destroyed more than 1,000 ships and hundreds of aircraft. The original under-gunned early B-24Ds were up-gunned with bow turrets from Consolidated, ERCO, MPC, and Emerson and with Sperry ball turrets in their bellies when search radar was not fitted. The B-24Ds were replaced with B-24Js, B-24Ls, and B-24Ms all designated PB4Y-1/1Ps. The PB4Y-1P photo planes were used to map and survey Japanese strongholds before invasions and discover new airfields and fleet movements. No mission was too far or too dangerous. It was in a remote control PB4Y-1 flying bomb that Joe Kennedy was killed over England. After the war, photo squadrons continued to operate the photo version into the early 1050s. The book covers all engineering details and structures and covers all the PB4Y-1 squadron's history and most combat operations.

The Reluctant Raiders

Author: Alan C. Carey
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
The Reluctant Raiders is perhaps the most documented and researched book on a United States Navy land-based squadron flying the PB4Y-1 Liberator and PB4Y-2 Privateer. The final result of five years of research, the book traces the squadron's history from its commissioning in August 1943, to the final days of World War II, including: never before published combat and nose art photography; the squadron's tactical organization; a chronology of each combat aircrew's mission record; personnel killed in action; and an appendix containing Japanese shipping and aircraft destroyed or damaged by the squadron