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Battle Stations:
B-26 Marauder! -
VHS Video
It was one of the most feared, controversial and successful
aircraft of World War II. And it underwent a reversal
of fortune unmatched by any other plane. When the
B-26 Marauder was introduced in 1940, it was the most
advanced mid-range bomber in the world. But it soon
acquired a reputation for being difficult to fly,
and it was labeled the "Widowmaker." This
video reveals how the B-26 narrowly escaped being
pulled from service. Pilots like Jimmy Doolittle argued
that its intricacies could be mastered and that the
B-26 would prove to be an outstanding plane. They
were right. It's pinpoint accuracy - seen here in
archival film of the bombing of the Benedictine Abbey
on Monte Casino - was unmatched, and its speed and
remarkably low loss rate eventually made the Marauder
a favorite of U.S. aviators. Interviews with the men
who flew it, archival footage and dramatic reenactments
bring to life the complete story of one of the most
important WWII bombers. 50 min. |
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$19.95
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Warbird Checkout #7
- VHS Video
Running time 1:07 How to Fly the B-26 - Dubbed the
Widow Maker, the hot B-26 Marauder frightened many
young pilots, but it got them through the toughest
missions. (B&W, 48 min.) Building a Bomber - The
story of the B-26, from molten metal to small metal
parts, through fabrication into major components until
it rolls out the door for flight testing. (B&W,
19 min.) |
