The B-24 was produced in massive numbers due to the people and resources available. Don't forget the first Lancaster flew January 1941, the B-24 was already in production. The B-24 was highly modified throughout it's production, the Lancaster remained basically the same with the exception of the 300 built with radial engines. More @Wikipedia
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