what plane was built at willow run
The B-24 and the Willow Run Bomber Plant. The B-24 Bomber, officially known as the B-24 Liberator, was designed by Consolidated Aircraft Co., San Diego, California. The Ford Motor Companyâs Willow Run Bomber Plant began production in 1942 and continued until June 28, 1945. During that time, the Ford Motor Company produced almost half of the B-24s built--8,685 out of 19,256.