B-26 Marauder -

The Martin was a WWII medium bomber that went from being feared by its own crews to having the lowest loss rate of any Allied bomber over Europe. ✈️ The "Widowmaker" Turned Hero

: It flew 202 combat missions , more than any other American aircraft in the war. B-26 Marauder

Europe , or perhaps more of the crews who flew them? The Martin was a WWII medium bomber that

: After pilots were better trained on its unique flight characteristics and tactics shifted to medium-altitude bombing , it became a powerhouse of precision and survivability. 🛠️ Combat Legend: Flak-Bait No individual B-26 is more famous than Flak-Bait . : After pilots were better trained on its

: It survived over 1,000 hits from flak and bullets without ever losing a single crew member.

: It was notoriously called the "Widowmaker" or "The Flying Prostitute" (because it had "no visible means of support" due to its short wings).

: Over 5,200 units built by the Glenn L. Martin Company.