Aircraft Photo of A72-176 | Consolidated B-24M Liberator | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #795540
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A72-176
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24M Liberator
C/n (msn):5892
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:AvalonMap
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YMAV   IATA: AVV   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:B-24 Liberator Memorial
Event:Australian International Airshow 2025
 
Photo Date:30 March 2025
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 795540
Photo Comment

Built to USAAF order as 44-41956 but delivered to the RAAF in 1945 as A72-176. Disposed of for scrap in 1948, the fuselage of this Liberator was recovered from a farm near Sale where it had been since 1952. Restoration commenced in 1988 and considerable progress has been made. The airframe is substantially complete inside and out (although the tailplane and fins are stored separately for the time being), and the flight deck is temporarily set up as a separate display.

This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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