| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N24927 |
| Alternate Serial: | 402366 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated RLB-30 Liberator |
| C/n (msn): | 18 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Diamond Lil |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KHRL IATA: HRL Local: HRL Other: - |
| Event: | Confederate Air Force Airshow 1972 |
| Photo Date: | October 1972 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 355746 |
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Not a very clear slide, but it does show "Diamond Lil" in the configuration as acquired from PEMEX Oil Co. of Mexico in 1968. 1972 was the first year this paint scheme was used. N24927 had an interesting history, having been built as part of a B-24A order for the RAF. After a mishap while still in the U.S., the a/c became the prototype for the C-87 version of the Liberator. After the war N24927 went through several civilian operators before joining the CAF, and is still on flying status with them. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 April 2021, and has since been viewed 366 times. |