Overcoming a challenging service introduction due to its relatively high landing speed, the Martin B-26 Marauder went on to be regarded by many as the finest twin-engined medium bomber of the Second World War, boasting some of the lowest combat loss rates in the US 8th and 9th Air Forces.
- Scheme 1: ‘Flak Bait’ 449th BS 322nd BG 8th AF
- Scheme 2: 42-96165 6B-T ‘Big Hairy Bird’ of the 599th BS, 397th BG