Liberators by Stan Stokes. SQN424 131576 AN-Z

131576 AN-Z

He was a great tactician

HMS Fearless by Ivan Berryman

He is the recipient of numerous decorations including five Distinguished Flying Crosses

Liberators by Stan Stokes. SQN424 131576 AN-ZSTK0091. Liberators by Stan Stokes. In 1938 Consolidated Aircraft was asked by the USAAC to join in production of Americas only long range 4 engine bomber, the Boeing B 17. However, Mack Laddon, the companys Chief design engineer, convinced the Army that an alternative design, incorporating the high aspect ratio wing design of David Davis, would result in a long range heavy bomber superior to the Boeing B 17. The Army Air Corps contracted with