| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 44-51228 |
| Alternate Serial: | 451228 |
| Military Code: | 39 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated B-24M Liberator |
| Licence-built by: | Ford |
| C/n (msn): | 6083 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF History and Traditions Museum |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 355508 |
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This was the last B-24 on active service in the USAF, retiring in 1953. It was used for icing research. This aircraft went to the American Air Museum, Duxford, England in 1999. At Lackland it was replaced by a full-scale replica. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 April 2021, and has since been viewed 542 times. |