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| USN VB-104 ![]() VB-104 c1943 |
Aircraft History Built by Consolidated Aircraft Corporation at San Diego as Model 32. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as a B-24D-90-CO Liberator 42-40728. On April 30, 1943 assigned to the U.S. Navy (USN) as PB4Y-1 Liberator bureau number 32083. Wartime History Assigned to Bombing Squadron 104 (VB-104). Squadron Number 83 in black. Nicknamed "Astro Arsenal" with the squadron motif on the nose in a circle outlined in black. During 1943, Lt. Harold E. Dvorachek and his crew posed with this bomber. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - B-24D-90-CO Liberator 42-40728 "40728 to USN as PB4Y-1 32080/32084 Apr 30, 1943." Navy Serial Number Search Results - PB4Y-1 Liberator 32083 "32083 (ex USAAF B-24D 42-40728)" VB-104 Album (1943) Contribute
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