TB-32 42-108522 was a Dominator trainer. Some 700lb of ballast was carried to compensate for the absent gun turrets and bombing gear. Note the faired-over nose.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-32A Dominator - СШАUSA - 1942

The first XB-32, 41-141, runs up engines on Consolidated's San Diego ramp soon after rolling off the production line. On May 10, 1942 this aircraft crashed on take-off, killing Consolidated's senior pilot and injuring six crewmen.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-32A Dominator - СШАUSA - 1942

A rare photograph of the third XB-32, 41-18336, in flight with its new single-unit vertical tail. Note the Dominator’s tandem roll-up bomb bays and the greenhouse-type nose as used on its two predecessors.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-32A Dominator - СШАUSA - 1942

Dominator 42-108471 soon after being fitted with the definitive fin and rudder.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-32A Dominator - СШАUSA - 1942

This view of Dominator 42-198522 clearly shows the faired-over dorsal, nose and tail turrets characteristic of all B-32s. The black lines near the leading and trailing edges of the wings are 2in wide walkway borders.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-32A Dominator - СШАUSA - 1942

This view of 42-108476 shows well the 135ft Davis wing. The two Martin A-18 upper gun turrets are clearly visible, as are the non-rotating plexiglass streamlining blisters to the rear of each turret, the round opening just aft of the cockpit is the navigator's optically-flat observation port.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-32A Dominator - СШАUSA - 1942

The decision to adopt the tall tail for the Dominator was not made in time to influence the initial configuration of the first production B-32, 42-108471, seen here with the early B-29-style tail unit. Note the definitive tail and dorsal turrets, and the B-32's characteristic “squatting” stance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-32A Dominator - СШАUSA - 1942

The loss of the first prototype meant that testing had to be completed with the second XB-32, 41-142, seen here on an early test flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-32A Dominator - СШАUSA - 1942