PB4Y-2 Privateer at Reno Air Races 2023
The Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer is an American World War II and Korean War era patrol bomber of the United States Navy derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. The Navy had been using B-24s with only minor modifications as the PB4Y-1 Liberator, and along with maritime patrol Liberators used by RAF Coastal Command this type of patrol plane was proven successful. A fully navalised design was desired, and Consolidated developed a dedicated long-range patrol bomber in 1943, designated PB4Y-2 Privateer.[1] In 1951, the type was redesignated P4Y-2 Privateer. A further designation change occurred in September 1962, when the remaining Navy Privateers (all having previously been converted to drone configuration as P4Y-2K) were redesignated QP-4B.
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Great walk around of the Privateer. Another somewhat forgotten plane of WWII and the early cold war. 👍👍👍
4x R-2600 = Super Privateer. Gosshawk and owners have done this Fire Bomber proud.
Geeez I can't imagine what it takes to keep that thing flying!?
B-24’s lesser known sister! I’m surprised any of these are still around given how few B-24’s are left! Very cool!
In that era, everything was big. And heavy. It’s amazing
I remember reading that the Privateer / Liberator started out on the drawing board as a flying boat. Hence the deep fuselage and high wings.
wow im from morocco🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦
Nice
I know the public loves military stuff, but I think it would also be great if instead of what seems to be a fictonal military liveree it was given back its old air tanker paint to remember its valueable service in that area.
Nice video !!
@ErikJohnston
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
This one belongs to my boss too. Wish I had seen you there, I would have gotten you inside.
@ErikJohnston
5 ай бұрын
Would have been great to meet you. I’d love to do a detailed Walkaround if your boss is up for it
@drmaudio
5 ай бұрын
@@ErikJohnston He let us do the PC-24, so I can't imagine he would say no to this one. Next time you see it on the ramp, look for me.
@ErikJohnston
5 ай бұрын
@drmaudio Is this David?
@drmaudio
5 ай бұрын
@@ErikJohnston Yup.
@chad5711
5 ай бұрын
Woody Grantham?
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Bad bird for submarines
Cool piece of history, but what an ugly airplane
@ErikJohnston
5 ай бұрын
I think it looks cool!