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Description:
The Martin B-26 Marauder was one of the major American medium bombers of World War II, serving with distinction in all major battle theaters.
The bomber had high take-off and landing speeds due to the high wing loads of the aircraft. This resulted in several training accidents with pilots at MacDill Field, where new bomber groups trained, nicknaming the plane “the widow maker.” In response to these early problems, a number of steps were taken, including better trainers and a number of design improvements.
In the hands of experienced pilots, it performed very well and had one of the lowest loss rates in the USAAF.
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These are the restricted manuals used when these aircraft were in active duty. They make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler and of course aircraft buffs; They are an absolute must see.
Clicking the link below will launch our Interactive Document Viewer in a new window.  | Martin B-26 Pilot Training Manual, 1944 - 202 pages After a rocky introduction into the European Theatre as a low-level bomber the B-26 found its niche as a medium bomber, and ended the war with the best loss ratio of any bomber in the Ninth Air Force. The B-26 was liked and respected by more experienced air crew. View: Martin B-26 Pilot Training Manual |  | B-26 Marauder Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions Manual
Here we have the original B-26 Pilot's Manual that covers aircraft systems, operations, equipment, flight operating charts, tables and performance data etc. A must read to better understand the once controversial medium bomber. View: Original Pilots flight operating instructions (1943) Martin B26 Marauder | | 
Aircraft Manuals / Documents
