Original Items: Only One Lot of 13 Available. An aircraft flight manual is a paper book or electronic information set containing information required to operate an aircraft of certain type or particular aircraft of that type (each AFM is tailored for a specific aircraft, though aircraft of the same type naturally have very similar AFMs). The information within an AFM is also referred to as Technical Airworthiness Data (TAWD). A typical flight manual will contain the following: operating limitations, Normal/Abnormal/Emergency operating procedures, performance data and loading information.

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator is an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego, California. It was known within the company as the Model 32, and some initial production aircraft were laid down as export models designated as various LB-30s, in the Land Bomber design category.

At its inception, the B-24 was a modern design featuring a highly efficient shoulder-mounted, high aspect ratio Davis wing. The wing gave the Liberator a high cruise speed, long range and the ability to carry a heavy bomb load. Early RAF Liberators were the first aircraft to cross the Atlantic Ocean as a matter of routine. In comparison with its contemporaries, the B-24 was relatively difficult to fly and had poor low-speed performance; it also had a lower ceiling and was less robust than the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. While aircrews tended to prefer the B-17, General Staff favored the B-24 and procured it in huge numbers for a wide variety of roles. At approximately 18,500 units – including 8,685 manufactured by Ford Motor Company – it holds records as the world's most produced bomber, heavy bomber, multi-engine aircraft, and American military aircraft in history.

The B-24 was used extensively in World War II. It served in every branch of the American armed forces as well as several Allied air forces and navies. It saw use in every theater of operations. Along with the B-17, the B-24 was the mainstay of the US strategic bombing campaign in the Western European theater. Due to its range, it proved useful in bombing operations in the Pacific, including the bombing of Japan. Long-range anti-submarine Liberators played an instrumental role in closing the Mid-Atlantic gap in the Battle of the Atlantic. The C-87 transport derivative served as a longer range, higher capacity counterpart to the Douglas C-47 Skytrain.

By the end of World War II, the technological breakthroughs of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress and other modern types had surpassed the bombers that served from the start of the war. The B-24 was rapidly phased out of U.S. service, although the PB4Y-2 Privateer maritime patrol derivative carried on in service with the U.S. Navy in the Korean War.

The Items In This Lot:
- Pilot Training Manual B-24 dated 1945 (In Replacement Binder): The manual is in good condition and appears to be complete, but it is in a replacement binder and in document protectors.

- Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions For Army Model B-24D, RB-24C and RB-24E, Navy Model PB4Y-1, British Models LIBERATOR BIII, BIIIA, BIV and GRV Airplanes: The manual is in good condition and appears to be complete, but it is in a replacement binder and in document protectors.

- x9 Instruction Manuals: The hardcover manuals are for the following; Pratt and Whitney Engines as used in Consolidated-Vultee Linerators, Power Plant B-24D Airplane, Flight Manual B-24D Airplane, Service and Instruction Manual Armament B-24D Airplane, Instruction Manual Hydraulics B-24D, Instruction Manual Electricity B-24D, Service and Instruction Manual Radio B-24D, Flight Manual B-24 Bombardment Airplane, Service and Instruction Manual Airplane General B-24D Airplane.

- Pilot’s and Flight Engineers Notes, Liberator III,V, VI & VIII: THIS publication is divided into six parts: Descriptive, Handling, Operating Data, Emergencies, Data and General Handling Notes for Flight Engineers, and Illustrations. Part I gives only a brief description of the pilot's controls and of other controls with which the pilot, as captain, should be acquainted.

These Notes are complementary to A.P. 2095 Pilot's Notes General and assume a thorough knowledge of its contents. All pilots should be in possession of a copy of A.P. 2095 (see A.M.O. A93/43). Flight Engineers should also have a copy of A.P. 2764-Flight Engineers Notes General-as soon as available.

Words in capital letters indicate the actual markings on the controls concerned.

- B-24E Load Adjuster Tool With Case: Aircraft load adjusters help an aircraft loadmaster to calculate the aircraft’s center of gravity which determines cargo and passenger placement to ensure safe flight.

All items show that they were well used which is expected with these manuals and tools. Some pages may be missing from the books.

Comes more than ready for display or even use!