Martin B26 Marauder: Warpaint #69 softcover
Martin B26 Marauder: Warpaint #69 softcover
Ordered straight off the drawing board the Martin B-26 Marauder gained an early reputation as a widow maker. However this was an unfair assessment as the aircraft instructors of the time were as unsure of the new machine as were the tyro's they were supposed to be teaching.
In light of this the Truman committee attempted to cancel the programme however strong opposition from combat crews already taking the war to Japan soon put a stop to this action. For their part Martin increased the wingspan which improved the handling throughout the flight envelope.
Although the Marauder had made its first combat flights in the Far East it would be over Europe that the Marauder would gain its reputation as a combat aircraft that could give as well as take punishment. Initially deployed with the 8th AAF the handful of units with this airforce were transferred to the more tactically orientated 9th AAF while the 8th concentrated upon strategic bombing.
As well as serving with the 9th AAF the B-26 was assigned to units of the 12th and 15th Air Forces all three acting in concert against target all over Europe. Outside of the American forces the Marauder was flown by units of the Royal Air Force, the Free French Forces, the South African Air Force and the US Navy. Written by Kev Darling this latest Warpaint covers all versions of this rugged bomber and is illustrated in colour by Richard J.Caruana.
33 pages, black & white and colour photographs. 32 colour profiles, colour multi-views, detail photos, 1:72 scale line drawing plans, production and unit lists, model kit decal and accessory list, softcover, A4 Format, 21 cm (8 1/4”) x 29.7 cm (11 3/4 “)
Warpaint Series
Produced by Hall Park Books editor Alan W. Hall, these British produced and printed A4 magazine format (21 cm x 29.7 cm) books each describe in accurate detail a particular aircraft type, with the modeler and aviation enthusiast in mind. Most volumes include 1:72 scale three view plans, and a selection of colour profiles as well as black & white and colour photographs, including detail / walk around photos. A concise history of the type is included, in some cases including international operators.
Aircraft titles range from World War I to the post war period, and include the majority of RAF and Fleet Air Arm aircraft, but also feature many USAAF, USAF, US Navy and Luftwaffe machines. Few contemporary aircraft are featured as Warpaints discuss and illustrate the definitive history of the aircraft involved. Experienced and well established authors and artists are employed in order to accurately portray the subject aircraft, and every effort is made to include previously unpublished information or images. Warpaint Books vary in length and thus page count depending on the content, and are priced accordingly.
Complete and detailed history
Complete production list
Squadrons, units and individual aircraft serials and codes
1:72nd scale plans
Comprehensive specifications
Superb colour camouflage profiles
colour and black & white photography
In detail pictures
Model kit, decal and accessory list
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