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CHAPTER CHATTER, EAA Chapter 78 7

Your Chapter is Invited!

A heavy bomber manufactured by Consolidated
Dear Chapter Leaders, Aircraft, the B-24 Liberator saw an increased

Please share the following announcement with your presence on almost all World War II fronts. First
members.
introduced in 1941, the Liberator was used by the
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Young US Army Air Force, the US Navy but also by the
Eagles program, EAA will hold a volunteer build of the
unique twin-engine, open-cockpit Lockwood AirCam, to Royal Air Force in the UK. It remains to this day as
be used for flying Young Eagles out of Pioneer Airport the military aircraft produced in the largest of
in Oshkosh.
numbers.

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The first build session is scheduled for June 5 – 9 ,
and we’re seeking volunteers to help! This build
session is open to individuals of any experience level.
EAA will provide housing and meals. We just ask that
you be willing to work each day. Work sessions
are 8:30 am to 5 pm on Monday through Friday.

Click here to learn more and sign up for the upcoming
build session.
The Liberator had the same purpose as the B-17
I hope to see you in Oshkosh!
Flying Fortress, which meant that comparisons
Charlie Becker: EAA Director of Chapters, and were hard to avoid. Although the B-24 was
Homebuilt Community Manager
considered superior in many aspects, including its
considerably longer range, its higher speed and
The Last Flying B-24 Bomber!
lighter frame, some of its traits also turned into

flaws. Since it was lighter, it was also more prone
to taking damage.

One such situation arose during the bombing of oil
fields in Ploiesti, Romania, an instance in which

ground forces managed to hold their own against
the B-24 Liberator, while the attacking force’s

losses proved very costly.

The Liberator had the same purpose as the B-17 Flying Fortress