Franklin Mint Armour Collection B11E054
Martin B-26B Marauder Diecast Model
RAF No.14 Sqn, "Dominion Revenge", Dick Maydwell, August 1942| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Martin B-26B Marauder | | 14" | | 17.75" |
The Martin B-26 Marauder was a World War II twin-engine medium bomber built by the Glenn L. Martin Company. The first US medium bomber used in the Pacific Theater in early 1942, it was also used in the Mediterranean Theater and in Western Europe. The plane distinguished itself as "the chief bombardment weapon on the Western Front" according to an United States Army Air Forces dispatch from 1946, and later variants maintained the lowest loss record of any combat aircraft during World War II. Its late-war loss record stands in sharp contrast to its unofficial nickname "The Widowmaker" — earned due to early models' high rate of accidents during takeoff. A total of 5,288 were produced between February 1941 and March 1945; 522 of these were flown by the Royal Air Force and the South African Air Force.
Designed to meet a USAAC requirement, the Martin B-26 Marauder was first flown on November 25th, 1940. It overcame a rocky start to become one of the finest medium bombers of World War II. The Martin's nose assembly contained a glazed window position for a single crew member acting as bombardier. Other positions included a dorsal turret gunner, who was placed at the tail vertical fin, and a tail gunner occupying the aft position. Armament consisted of well-placed defensive machine gun positions throughout the fuselage. Twelve heavy caliber 12.7mm (.50 caliber) machine guns defended the aircraft from nose to tail.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Franklin Mint "Armour Collection" presents diecast detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Armour Collection diecast airplanes from The Franklin Mint require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box. Made from diecast metal and plastic components, the die cast airplanes in the Franklin Mint's Armour Collection are 100% true to scale. Franklin Mint "Armour Collection" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Detailed cockpit interiors.
- No pilot figures.
- Sturdy fixed metal landing gear for static display.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside.
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