Consolidated Liberator I

Liberator I
Photo of early Liberator in RAF markings
Role	Anti-submarine warfare Type of aircraft
Manufacturer	Consolidated Aircraft Corporation
Designer	Isaac M. Laddon
First flight	1941
Introduction	1941
Retired	1946, UK 1947, BOAC
Status	Retired
Primary user	RAF
Number built	20
Developed from	Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Consolidated Liberator I was the service name of the first Consolidated B-24 Liberator four-engined bombers to see use with the Royal Air Force (RAF).

A small number of B-24s were purchased for the RAF but assessment showed that they were not suitable for use over Europe. They were however suitable for long range maritime reconnaissance and were put into use with RAF Coastal Command.