: It was notoriously called the "Widowmaker" or "The Flying Prostitute" (because it had "no visible means of support" due to its short wings).
Early in the war, the B-26 gained a dangerous reputation due to its high landing speeds and a series of training accidents.
: Over 5,200 units built by the Glenn L. Martin Company. B-26 Marauder
: Bristling with .50 caliber machine guns for defense.
: It flew 202 combat missions , more than any other American aircraft in the war. : It was notoriously called the "Widowmaker" or
: One of the fastest bombers of its time, reaching over 280 mph.
: You can see it today undergoing conservation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. 📊 Quick Stats Martin Company
: After pilots were better trained on its unique flight characteristics and tactics shifted to medium-altitude bombing , it became a powerhouse of precision and survivability. 🛠️ Combat Legend: Flak-Bait No individual B-26 is more famous than Flak-Bait .