I stumbled upon this article just now, and I thought many of you would find it of interest, especially as the Collings Foundation has one in airworthy condition, and there is one preserved in the UK, and IIRC in Australia being restored. In addition, Kermit Weeks also has one at his Fantasy of Flight facility.* Very interesting story ; couldn't get away with doing something like this nowadays!
Mike
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Aircraft/History/927-B24.html#gsc.tab=0
* Thanks to Bentwaters81 for the information.