: You can see it today undergoing conservation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. 📊 Quick Stats
: Could carry up to 4,000 lbs of bombs or even torpedoes for maritime strikes.
: One of the fastest bombers of its time, reaching over 280 mph.
: It flew 202 combat missions , more than any other American aircraft in the war.
: It was notoriously called the "Widowmaker" or "The Flying Prostitute" (because it had "no visible means of support" due to its short wings).
The Martin was a WWII medium bomber that went from being feared by its own crews to having the lowest loss rate of any Allied bomber over Europe. ✈️ The "Widowmaker" Turned Hero
: You can see it today undergoing conservation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. 📊 Quick Stats
: Could carry up to 4,000 lbs of bombs or even torpedoes for maritime strikes. B-26 Marauder
: One of the fastest bombers of its time, reaching over 280 mph. : You can see it today undergoing conservation
: It flew 202 combat missions , more than any other American aircraft in the war. B-26 Marauder
: It was notoriously called the "Widowmaker" or "The Flying Prostitute" (because it had "no visible means of support" due to its short wings).
The Martin was a WWII medium bomber that went from being feared by its own crews to having the lowest loss rate of any Allied bomber over Europe. ✈️ The "Widowmaker" Turned Hero