B24 LIBERATOR
The B-24 Liberator was not only built in considerably greater
numbers than the famous B-17 Flying Fortress, but it was the most
extensively produced of all of the U.S. wartime aircraft. It served
in all theaters of combat, delivering large bomb loads over long
distances. It had easily recognizable oval-shape endplate fins and
rudders, and unique 'roller shutter' doors which retracted within
the fuselage when opened for attack, causing less drag than
conventional bomb-bay doors which opened into the slipstream. B-24s
operating with the US Navy were known as PB4Ys, and those modified
as transports were designated C-87s. A
experimental gunship (bomber escort) version was designated XB-41.
A similar aircraft with a single tail rudder and standard
stabilizers was developed as a Navy Patrol bomber, and was
designated the PB4Y-2 Privateer. A photographic reconnaissance
version was known as the F-7.
This is part of a
series of 23 caches dedicated to the American Aircraft of
WWII. Each cache is
dedicated to a particular aircraft model and can be logged as an
individual find. The
series consists of 16 regular caches and 7 mystery
caches. The series will
be divided into 5 sub-series, one for each category of aircraft
(
Fighters,
Bombers,
Seaplanes, and
X-series Prototypes) and a final series consisting of three of
the most recognizable aircraft of WWII. (
P51 Mustang,
B17 Flying Fortress and
B29 Super Fortress).
This cache is part of the BOMBERS sub-series.
The log contains a code used to find the final of this
sub-series:
American WWII Aircraft-BOMBERS (GC1D2JA).
BOMBERS = N40 50.B24/B25
W074
33.
B26/B34
This cache is located along a portion of the Randolph
Trails. These
trails are well maintained and easy to walk. There is parking for this cache
located at N40 50.283
W07434.235. Trail
maps are readily available at most of the trail
heads.
Randolph’s trail system runs a 16-mile course
traversing five parks, the Clyde Potts Reservoir Watershed
and 2,000 acres of pristine open space. The trails link
together schools with neighborhoods and connect to Patriots’
Path at Combs Hollow and Old Brookside. Randolph’s trails should be
viewed as a work in progress as the township continues to
pursue easements and funding to expand our trail network. The
township funds 90% of design and construction costs through
state grants and developer contributions. Over $1.5 million
in state grants and developer contributions has been invested
in Randolph’s trails. Open year round, the trails
can be used from dawn to dusk and are closed at night. During
the winter months, there is no snow or ice removal, providing
a wonderful opportunity for cross-country skiers and snowshoe
enthusiasts.