{"product_id":"b-26-marauder-bare-metal-die-cut-stickers","title":"B-26 Marauder Bare Metal Die-cut stickers","description":"The B-26 Marauder was a fast, twin-engined medium bomber developed by the Glenn L. Martin Company and operated primarily by the United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War. Powered by two Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines, it combined a streamlined fuselage with relatively small wings. Its demanding handling characteristics initially made it unforgiving for inexperienced pilots.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Marauder’s early reputation reflected its high landing speed and a serious training-accident problem. Its small wings also inspired the nickname “Flying Prostitute,” a reference to its supposedly having “no visible means of support.” This was not a later title earned for daring missions. Improved training, greater pilot experience and design changes, including an increased wingspan on later production aircraft, helped overcome its early difficulties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPerformance varied between versions. The later B-26G had a maximum speed of approximately 287 mph and a cruising speed of around 216 mph, rather than the claimed 315 mph cruising speed. It could carry up to approximately 4,000 pounds of bombs and was defended by .50-calibre machine guns in nose, dorsal, waist and tail positions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe B-26 entered combat in the Southwest Pacific in 1942, but most Marauders subsequently served in Europe and the Mediterranean. Their crews attacked bridges, railway facilities, airfields and other targets to disrupt enemy movements and support Allied ground operations. After costly early low-level operations in Europe, medium-altitude bombing became the usual approach.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMarauders played an important role in preparations for the Normandy invasion and in supporting the landings on 6 June 1944. Ninth Air Force B-26 crews attacked coastal gun positions, railway targets and other objectives intended to weaken German defences and impede reinforcements.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn total, 5,288 Marauders were built. Despite its rocky start, the B-26 finished the war with an impressive combat record, earning respect for its speed, toughness, and efficiency. Some crews even flew over 100 missions without losing a single aircraft, a testament to how effective and survivable the aircraft had become in skilled hands.","brand":"I Love a Hangar","offers":[{"title":"2″×2″","offer_id":52556115902759,"sku":"8940267_24964","price":6.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3″×3″","offer_id":52556115935527,"sku":"8940267_24965","price":7.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4″×4″","offer_id":52556115968295,"sku":"8940267_24966","price":8.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5″×5″","offer_id":52556116001063,"sku":"8940267_24967","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6″×6″","offer_id":52556116033831,"sku":"8940267_24968","price":10.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/1219\/8232\/files\/die-cut-stickers-satin-6x6-front-6aefd546cca91.jpg?v=1794102612","url":"https:\/\/iloveahangar.com\/products\/b-26-marauder-bare-metal-die-cut-stickers","provider":"I Love a Hangar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}