B-26 — Marauder

Early in the war, the B-26 gained a dangerous reputation due to its high landing speeds and a series of training accidents.

: One of the fastest bombers of its time, reaching over 280 mph. B-26 Marauder

: You can see it today undergoing conservation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. 📊 Quick Stats Early in the war, the B-26 gained a

: Bristling with .50 caliber machine guns for defense. Early in the war

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

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