{"product_id":"icm-1-48-b-26g-marauder-wwii-american-france-bomber-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/48 B-26G Marauder WWII American\/France Bomber Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription The B-26G Marauder modification was produced by the Glenn L.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMartin Co. in Middle River, Maryland, and became the final variant in the Marauder line.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe aircraft featured a modified wing angle—raised by 3.5 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis change was intended to improve handling during takeoff and landing, as these operations had been challenging for Marauder crews.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAlong with the wing modifications, the internal fuel tank capacity was increased, and a special venting mast was installed on the fuselage spine.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, some internal equipment was standardized in the B-26G to meet the common requirements of both the Army and Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe life raft in the B-26G was larger compared to those in previous variants, and a new modified hatch was introduced to accommodate it. A total of 893 B-26G Marauder bombers were produced, and they were used by several U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eArmy Air Force groups operating in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSome of these aircraft were also in service with the French Air Force, known as the Free French. The French Marauders initially fought in Italy and southern France, but as the Allies advanced in Europe, they were deployed in other regions as well.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe final mission flown by French Marauder crews took place on April 25, 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMarking options: - B-26G-5 43-34351 \"Willie the Wolf\", 494th Bombardment Squadron, 344th Bombardment Group, 1944 - B-26G-5-MA 43-34462 \"Margie\", \"Donna Deloris\", 444th Bombardment Squadron, Sardinia, Autumn 1944 - B-26G-10-MA 43-34580, Bombing Group 1\/32 \"Burgundy\" (GBM 1\/32 \"Bourgogne\"), France, 1945 This is an unassembled plastic model kit.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAssembly and painting required.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePaint and glue is not included and is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor ages 14 years old and up. NOT A TOY.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eView All Close\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM48323\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4823044411313\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM 1\/48 Martin B-26G Marauder France and RAF # 48323\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489338994909,"sku":"ICM48323","price":139.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICM48323.jpg?v=1788364802","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-48-b-26g-marauder-wwii-american-france-bomber-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}