ICM 1/48 Airfield of the American Bomber Group (B-26G Marauder with Crew & Landing Mat) # 48327

Name: ICM 1/48 Airfield of the American Bomber Group (B-26G Marauder with Crew & Landing Mat) # 48327
Brand: ICM
SKU: ICM48327
Price: 71.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU

ICM48327

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Type:

1/48 Aircraft

EAN

4823044411351

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During World War II, the smallest administrative unit in the U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) was a group consisting of two to four squadrons.

Air groups were equivalent to army regiments and were distinguished by their aircraft types.

For example, the 17th, 319th, and 320th Bombardment Groups of the 12th U.S. Air Force in Europe flew B-26 Marauder aircraft.

The B-26G model, manufactured by Glenn L. Martin Co. in Middle River, Maryland, was the last and most advanced variant of the Marauder line.

These aircraft flew extensive bombing operations across Europe—complex missions that demanded high skill from their crews.

Each B-26 Marauder crew included pilots, bombardier-navigators, and rear gunners.

The bombers operated from various airfields: permanent facilities with hard, durable surfaces and temporary field airstrips built with special Marston Mat planking.

Made of steel, these planks could withstand heavy loads and created stable airfield surfaces for different aircraft on soft or unstable ground.

Their perforated design allowed water to drain without compromising surface quality. Such Marston Mat airfields were common in Italy and France during 1944–1945.

Key Features
- B-26G Marauder bomber, four USAAC servicemen figures, and Marston Mat plates
- Aircraft model features the B-26G Marauder modification with accurate geometry and proportions
- Figures accurately depict USAAC uniforms and equipment
- Plates replicate World War II USAAC field airfield surfaces
- Set enables creation of a US bomber aviation group airfield diorama

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More Information
SKU	ICM48327
Manufacturer	ICM
Scale	1/48
EAN	4823044411351
Short Description	ICM 1/48 Airfield of the American Bomber Group (B-26G Marauder with Crew & Landing Mat) # 48327