Corgi AA29502 Martin B-26C-45-MO Marauder 'Miss Arkansas', 320th Bombardment Group USAAF, Lt. Leo A. Lampman

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: AA29502

Manufacturer Number: AA29502
Condition: New
Category: Models, Aircraft
Brand: Corgi
Range: Corgi July 2025
Era: World War 2
Construction: Diecast Model
Scale: 1:72
Type Of Aircraft: B26 Marauder

£116.99

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For an aircraft which initially attracted such unwanted nicknames as 'Widow Maker' and the 'Flying Coffin', and had training crews referring to it as, 'One a day in Tampa Bay' because of the high number of aircraft lost to crashes, the Martin B-26 Marauder actually posted the lowest loss rate of all USAAF bombers during the Second World War.

A high-performance aircraft incorporating advanced technologies, the Marauder was a delight to fly but had some vices which could cause problems for the unwary and inexperienced. However, some design modifications and a revised training program soon improved the aircraft's fortunes.

After some time in Florida, the 444th Bomb Squadron were sent to England before completing their training program. They stayed for just over a month before being sent onwards with the rest of the 320th Bomb Group to North Africa and operations across the Mediterranean Theatre.

The Group was awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation for pressing home an attack against Axis troop concentrations at Fondi, in support of the 5th Army's push towards Rome, despite coming under heavy enemy anti-aircraft fire.

This particular aircraft was one of the most flamboyantly decorated of all the 444th BS Marauders, with striking sharks' teeth to put fear in the hearts of enemy fighter pilots, and beach belle artwork on both sides of the aircraft#s nose.

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

Corgi AA29502 Martin B-26C-45-MO Marauder 'Miss Arkansas', 320th Bombardment Group USAAF, Lt. Leo A. Lampman

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