Academy 12656 1/144 USAAF B-26B (Marauder) Bomber, Plastic Model Kit (A12656)

Contents

Model Specifications

• Re-released Minicraft kit.
• 3 mold parts and transparent parts.
• 3 marking options: (1) B-26B-25-MA Marauder 131773/PN-O “Flak-Bait” ​​(S/N 41-31773); (2) B-26C-45-MO Marauder 2107614/RJ-H (S/N 42-107614); (3) B-26B-25-MA Marauder 31788/PN-A (S/N 41-31788).

The Martin B-26 Marauder was introduced in 1941 as a high-speed, twin-engine medium-range bomber for the US Army Air Forces. Initially criticized for its rough handling, later modifications transformed it into a durable and reliable aircraft, earning the nickname "Widowmaker" before proving its worth in combat. Marauder became a work machine by showing superior performance in precision strikes on bridges, railway lines and supply depots in Europe and the Mediterranean. One of his most famous aircraft, the "Flak-Bait", was used during World War II. It flew more than 200 missions, more than any other American bomber in World War II. With more than 5,200 built, the B-26 also served with Allied forces, including the RAF and Free French Air Force, leaving a legacy as one of the most effective medium-range bombers of the war.