B-26 Marauder Official

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

: 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 . B-26 Marauder

: You can see it today undergoing conservation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. 📊 Quick Stats : It survived over 1,000 hits from flak

: Bristling with .50 caliber machine guns for defense. : You can see it today undergoing conservation

: Could carry up to 4,000 lbs of bombs or even torpedoes for maritime strikes.

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