The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #29325   Message #369729
Posted By: catspaw49
06-Jan-01 - 12:10 PM
Thread Name: song about Martin Marauder (B-26)
Subject: RE: Martin Marauder (B-26)
The lyrics are in the DT under Marauder.....CLICK HERE for Lyrics

AS the DT notes, the landing speed was very fast because of the wing loading, but it also made the B-26 very fast and maneuverable. Veteran pilots loved the plane and used it to its best abilities and made quite a record for it as a medium bomber. The problem was with the novice pilots who had a difficult time in training.....mainly surviving the wicked characteristics of the Marauder. They trained in Tampa and there wasa a saying back then, "One a day in Tampa Bay." A few are still flying and actually more than "demo" planes. The 26 proved itself to be a reasonable fire tanker for the forest service too.

Spaw