1. THE AIRPLANE THAT ALMOST WASN’T.
- Author
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TILLMAN, BARRETT
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B-32 (Bomber) , *BOMBERS (Airplanes) , *CONSOLIDATED aircraft , *WORLD War II , *B-29 (Bomber) , *AERONAUTICS - Abstract
The article focuses on the little-known Consolidated's B-32 Dominator was a latecomer to World War II, designed as a heavy bomber to complement the B-29 Superfortress. It mentions it faced challenges and changes throughout its development, including issues with its flying characteristics and a lack of popularity among the services. It also mentions only 114 B-32 Dominators were produced, and it saw limited combat, making it a lesser-known part of World War II aviation history.
- Published
- 2024