Consolidated XB-24 prototype 39-556
Serial 39-556 was the first flying Consolidated Model 32/XB-24 prototype. Consolidated chief test pilot William B. Wheatley flew it from Lindbergh Field in San Diego on 29 December 1939, beginning the flight-test programme that led to the Liberator family and its many Allied variants.
Identity
- Aliases
- XB-2439-556Model 32 prototype
- Name
- Consolidated XB-24 prototype 39-556
- Status
- retired
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- Description
- Serial 39-556 was the first flying Consolidated Model 32/XB-24 prototype. Consolidated chief test pilot William B. Wheatley flew it from Lindbergh Field in San Diego on 29 December 1939, beginning the flight-test programme that led to the Liberator family and its many Allied variants.
- First Flight Date
- 1939-12-29
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 14:53:38 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 1, 2026 at 14:53:38 UTC
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- Vehicle Code
- 39-556