06/12/2026
Thanks to everyone that participated this week! Most of you were correct and we will be sending a message to some lucky winners shortly!
The Liberty Foundation is proud to announce the newest addition to our growing fleet of historic aircraft: the legendary Douglas B-23 Dragon, serial number 39-0063.
This remarkable aircraft is not only one of just 38 B-23 Dragons ever built, it is widely recognized as the only currently airworthy example remaining anywhere in the world today.
Built by the Douglas Aircraft Company during World War II, the B-23 represented an important step forward in bomber design. While it never saw active combat service, it played a vital role in training and transport operations throughout the war. Following the conflict, this very aircraft began a second life as an executive transport, helping preserve a unique piece of aviation history for future generations.
For many years, the aircraft has been based at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington. Recently, members of The Liberty Foundation have been working alongside dedicated volunteers and supporters to prepare the aircraft for its next chapter. Engine cleaning, maintenance work, and successful taxi tests have brought this rare warbird one step closer to returning to regular flight operations.
The B-23 Dragon is an impressive aircraft by any measure. With a wingspan of 92 feet, a crew of six, and powered by two Wright R-2600 radial engines, it was capable of speeds approaching 282 miles per hour. It also holds an important place in aviation history as the first U.S. frontline bomber equipped with a glazed tail gun position, a feature that would become commonplace on later bomber designs.
More than eighty years after it first rolled off the assembly line, this aircraft continues to tell the story of American innovation, industry, and the men and women who served during a pivotal time in world history.
We are honored to become stewards of this extraordinary aircraft and look forward to sharing its story with aviation enthusiasts, veterans, families, and future generations across the country.
Welcome to The Liberty Foundation family, B-23 Dragon #39-0063.
The next chapter of your story is just beginning.
