Martin B26 Marauder Flak Bait Bomber Wood Model Airplane

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Relive the fighters of World War II with our B-26 Marauder Flak Bait Mahogany Model Airplane!

Model Airplane: B-26 Marauder Flak Bait Medium Bomber
Wingspan: 19.1"
Fuselage Length: 15.3"
Scale: 1/44
Material: Mahogany wood
Manufacturer: Martin
Engine: Propeller
Era: World War II
Branch: United States Army Air Force (USAAF)

Model Airplane Factory offers handmade B26 Marauder Flak Bait aircraft model bomber wood, artistically created by our master craftsmen. Every part and detail of the Martin B26 Marauder model wooden is given equal attention to retain the actual specification of the Marauder Flak Bait. Multiple coats of clear lacquer is applied in Martin B26 Marauder bomber model aircraft to protect the exquisite artwork and provide an overall glossy finish. Every Marauder Flak Bait plane model wooden is a work of art. The rich color paint scheme and markings of the Martin B26 Marauder are cautiously painted to the assembled Marauder Flak Bait model wood airplane. This B26 Marauder Flak Bait aircraft model made of mahogany comes with a metal stand and wooden base.


Flak Bait is a famous B-26 Marauder aircraft that holds the record within the United States Army Air Forces for number of bombing missions survived during World War II. A B-26B manufactured in Baltimore, Maryland by Martin, this aircraft was completed in April, 1943. It was christened Flak Bait by one of the pilots, James J. Farrell, after the nickname of a family dog, "Flea Bait". Flak Bait was assigned to the 449th Bombardment Squadron, 322nd Bombardment Group stationed in England.

B-26 Marauder Flak Bait aircraft completed 100 missions by June 1, 1944, making it the third Marauder based in Britain to hit the century-mission mark. The bomber soaked up 700 metal splinters on mission 180 in March 1945. On September 10, 1943, during a mission to Amiens, France, a Messerschmitt Bf 109 approached unseen with the sun at its back. The German pilot attacked Flak Bait and a 20-mm cannon shell penetrated the Plexiglas nose, wounding the bombardier, and exploded against the back of the instrument panel. Despite having his instruments knocked out, and a metal fragment lodged in his leg, Farrell brought Flak Bait back to England. "It was the best landing I ever saw the boss make," commented Sgt. Don Tyler, tail gunner. During other missions, Flak Bait gunners downed at least three German aircraft but only one was officially credited to the bomber.

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