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

Europe , or perhaps more of the crews who flew them?

: Bristling with .50 caliber machine guns for defense.

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

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

: One of the fastest bombers of its time, reaching over 280 mph.

: You can see it today undergoing conservation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. 📊 Quick Stats

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

Europe , or perhaps more of the crews who flew them? B-26 Marauder

: Bristling with .50 caliber machine guns for defense. : It flew 202 combat missions , more

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

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

: One of the fastest bombers of its time, reaching over 280 mph.

: You can see it today undergoing conservation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. 📊 Quick Stats