The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was a four-engine heavy bomber extensively used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II. It was known for its production numbers and its versatility. It was powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp engines and could carry up to 8,000 pounds of bombs. The Liberator was used for strategic bombing, anti-shipping operations, and other missions.