B-26B/C Marauder "Flak Bait"

by Toys and Models

Product Features

• Handcarved Mahogany Wood Model Airplane
• Handcrafted and Handpainted
• Comes with base stand ready to display
• Comes with base stand ready for display

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 16.5 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0006N1QKE
• Item model number: AB26BCT
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #480,606 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The B-26 Marauder is an American Second World War twin engine medium bomber made by the Glenn L. Martin Company. In 1942, it was the first bomber in the Pacific Theater and Aleutian Islands. In 1946, it was the main offensive weapon of the Western Front by the Army Air Force. The B-26B sustained the lowest record of any fighter aircraft during the war. Its loss earned its unofficial nickname “The Widowmaker.” There were 5,288 aircrafts produced between the years 1941 to 1945. The Royal Air Force and the South African Air Force used 522 of them. The B-26B Marauder first came out in May 1942. It was the Marauder model that was built in large numbers. The difference between the B-26B from the earlier versions of the Marauder aircrafts is the two .50 inch machine guns with 1500 rpg placed in a stepped down tail position. It replaced the B26 and B-26A single hand-held guns. The guns are used manually by bead sight and ring. The gunner kneels down to find his targets and shoots his armaments. The ammos are on the cartridge belts standing on a pair of roller tracks. Each of the guns has 800 rounds. The overall length was increased to 58 feet and 3 inches because of its new tail position. The B-26C was similar to the B-26B. But all B-26C aircrafts were made with a larger wing. In fact, it was the first Marauder version to show with a larger wing. The wing was showed on the Omaha line before it showed on the Baltimore line. Its wing span turned to 712 feet and the area of the wing increased to 713 sq. ft. The modifications made, such as the additional weapons and armor and its enlarged wing and tail assembly, increased the weight by 1500 lbs. The top speed at 15,000 feet decreased to 282 miles per hour and cruising speed decreased to 214 miles per hour.

Product Description

This collectible B-26 Marauder represents one of the foremost bombers of the Second World War. The Marauder, a medium bomber, had the lowest loss rate of any combat aircraft in World War II. Painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen with a wealth of detail, this 1/48-scale model B-26 makes a great pilot gift, or a great present for any aviation enthusiast or history buff. In 1939, the Army Air Corps issued a request for proposals for a twin-engine medium bomber that could carry a 2,000-lb payload, reach 350 mph, and have a 3,000-mile range. The Glenn L. Martin Company won the competition, and the first flight of the B-26 was Nov. 25, 1940, with service deliveries beginning in February 1941. The B-26 was a hot ship, and its high wing loading and high landing speeds contributed to a number of accidents, earning it such nicknames as "The Widowmaker." The Marauder served in unites in the Pacific, Mediterranean and Europe, where it proved to be highly accurate when bombing from medium altitudes. The Marauder was withdrawn from service in 1947, and its "B-26" designation was reassigned to the A-26 Invader.