Martin B-26 Marauder The Ultimate Look: From Drawing Board to Widow Maker Vindicated
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Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7643-4741-2 |
| ISBN-10 | 0764347411 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) |
| Special Features | Dust jacket |
| Condition | LIKE NEW |
| Author(s) | William Wolf |
| Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Ltd. |
| Number of pages | 640 |
| Published date | 2014 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Collection / Series | The Ultimate Look AAF |
| Size | 22.1 x 28.5 x 5.1 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS |
Description
As the fifth volume of his "Ultimate Look AAF" bomber series, Dr. Wolf again brings the same degree of meticulous research to describe this unappreciated and misunderstood medium bomber. This massive, comprehensive volume is the first to give the reader the definitive description of this neglected bomber's development, testing, manufacture, and the aircraft per se, without delving into combat operations. The role of enigmatic aviation icon Glenn L. Martin is described, in the development of the American aviation industry and the Marauder. The author made extensive use of the massive document and photo collections of the Marauder Archives at Akron and Tucson and the Air Force collection at the NMUSAF; Martin Company design and production information and flight and test evaluations, along with original Company Flight, Parts, and Maintenance Manuals; and rare archival microfilm of original material. The author was given unprecedented access to the family records of B-26 designer, Peyton Magruder. The text is (Continued on back flap)