The Martin B-26 Marauder is an American twin-engined medium bomber that saw extensive service during World War II. The B-26 was built at two locations: Baltimore, Maryland, and …

The Douglas A-26 Invader (designated B-26 between 1948 and 1965) is an American twin-engined light bomber and ground attack aircraft. Built by Douglas Aircraft Company during …

Explore the history of the Martin B-26 Marauder, its controversies, operational success, and comparison with the Douglas B-26 Invader. Learn about its design, role in WWII, and impact …

The B-26 was created by engineer Peyton M. Magruder of the Glenn L. Martin Company. It was designed with a near perfect streamlined fuselage, except for the stepped windshield. It had a …

B-26, U.S. medium bomber used during World War II. It was designed by the Glenn L. Martin Company Aviation in response to a January 1939 Army Air Forces requirement calling for a …

Jun 13, 2022 · It’s perhaps best known for carrying out the famous April 18, 1942 Doolittle Raid against the Japanese home islands. In fact, the B-25 is so widely celebrated, it’s all but …

Jan 15, 2025 · A direct hit from an 88mm shell struck Wigington’s B-26, severely damaging the tail section. Despite losing much of the vertical stabilizer and one horizontal stabilizer, Wigington …

The Martin B-26 Marauder, a twin-engine light bomber, entered U.S. Army Air Forces service in 1941. Over 5,000 were built, and the aircraft were used in all theaters of operations. All Martin …

Bombing from medium altitudes of 10,000 to 15,000 feet, the Marauder had the lowest loss rate of any Allied bomber -- less than one-half of one percent. U.S., British, Free French, Australian, …

The B-26 Marauder Historical Society (B-26 MHS) is the largest organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the B-26 Martin Marauder, the nearly 300,000 service personnel …