B-26 Marauder (2024)
Early in the war, the B-26 gained a dangerous reputation due to its high landing speeds and a series of training accidents.
: It survived over 1,000 hits from flak and bullets without ever losing a single crew member.
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: It flew 202 combat missions , more than any other American aircraft in the war.
: Could carry up to 4,000 lbs of bombs or even torpedoes for maritime strikes. Early in the war, the B-26 gained a
: One of the fastest bombers of its time, reaching over 280 mph.
: Bristling with .50 caliber machine guns for defense. : It flew 202 combat missions , more
: It was notoriously called the "Widowmaker" or "The Flying Prostitute" (because it had "no visible means of support" due to its short wings).
