B-26F Marauder aircraft, WWII American Bomber, 1/48 ICM

Markings:

B-26F-1-MA 42-96255 "Miss Manookie", 586th Bombardment Squadron, 394th Bombardment Group, Holmsley South, August 1944
B-26F-1-MA 42-96281 "Redlight Rosie", 587th Bombardment Squadron, 394th Bombardment Group, 1944
B-26F-1-MA 42-96323 "Zombie IV", 587th Bombardment Squadron, 394th Bombardment Group, 1944

American bomber from World War II

The most significant modification to the B-26F Marauder was the redesign of its wing structure. By increasing the angle of attack by 3.5 degrees, the engines benefited from a slight upward tilt. This change shortened the takeoff run by approximately 90 meters, the takeoff speed, and the landing distance, while slightly decreasing the maximum flight speed.

The B-26F also featured a new ventilation mast for fuel tank access and a modified windshield. Production began at the Baltimore plant in late February 1944, and the first examples were delivered to the U.S. Ninth Air Force in Great Britain in the spring of 1945. Additional bombers were assigned to the Twelfth Air Force in the Mediterranean Theater. The B-26F Marauder saw active combat in Europe, with 300 built in total (serial numbers 42-96229 through 42-96528).

Plastic model kit to build and paint.

Brushes, glue and paint not included.

Dimensions: 387 x 454 mm
Pieces: 380