{"product_id":"icm-1-48-marauder-mk-iii-wwii-raf-saaf-bomber-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/48 Marauder Mk.III WWII RAF\/SAAF Bomber Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription The American factory in Middle River, which built B-26 Marauders, produced 200 bombers for British military aviation that were delivered to the RAF and SAAF.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese aircraft, designated Marauder Mk.III with serial numbers HD402 through HD601, were based on the B-26F Marauder model.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe B-26F featured significant wing modifications compared to earlier versions, along with a new ventilation mast for fuel tank air access and redesigned nose glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Marauder Mk.III had only minor differences from the B-26F.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll Mk.IIIs featured spoked nose wheel landing gear, whereas B-26Fs typically used solid wheel discs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe tail gun position was also modified—the plexiglass covering near the machine guns was replaced with canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSome sources indicate that Marauder Mk.IIIs were equipped with British-designed bomb sights.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese aircraft served in the RAFs 14th and 39th squadrons as well as in the South African Air Forces 12th, 21st, 24th, 25th, and 30th squadrons.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs part of the SAAF, they provided support during the Allied landing in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMarking options: - Marauder Mk.III HD545, Martin Field, Baltimore, Spring 1944 - Marauder Mk.III HD561\/B \"Bliksem\", 21 Squadron (SAAF), Italy, 1944-1945 - Marauder Mk.III HD505\/V \"Vindictive Viking\", 12 Squadron (SAAF), Italy, winter 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\u003eICM48326\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\u003eDoes Not Apply\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 Marauder Mk.III WWII RAF\/SAAF Bomber # 48326\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489339846877,"sku":"ICM48326","price":139.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICM48326.jpg?v=1788364809","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-48-marauder-mk-iii-wwii-raf-saaf-bomber-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}