Consolidated Aircraft Corporation PB4-Y2

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7h ago · © C. Darling

A rare Martin B-26 Marauder in WWII military livery, likely captured at an airshow or commemorative flypast.

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Aircraft

PB4-Y2 PB4-Y2

World War II USCG

Manufacturer

Consolidated Aircraft Corporation

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Apple iPhone 16 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Retro Wings, Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Location

Willow Run Airport

YIP/KYIP

42.2379, -83.5304

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Willow Run Airport YIP

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Aviation History

The Martin B-26 Marauder was a World War II medium bomber used extensively by the US Army Air Forces; known for high speed and challenging handling characteristics early in its career.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare: Fewer than 10 intact B-26s survive worldwide, most in museums.

Record Flights

Set several mission endurance and survivability records during WWII. Credited with lowest loss rate of any Allied bomber in European theater (after initial issues).

Safety & Events

Infamous for high accident rates early on (\'widowmaker\') due to its high wing-loading, but later became one of the safest bombers. Many were lost in training before modifications improved safety.

Future Outlook

Likely a restored vintage warbird; if this is an airworthy example, it\'s one of very few still flying and likely to be preserved by enthusiasts or museums.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1830-94 Twin Wasp

Engine

21.64 m

Wingspan

17.81 m

Length

1,850 km

Range

450 km/h

Speed

up to 7 crew, up to 1,814 kg of bombs

Capacity

twenty four thousand seven hundred kilograms (24,700 kg)

MTOW

6.55 m

Height

Approximately 2,000 hp per engine (piston, not thrust)

Thrust

Not rated (pre-ICAO noise standards)

Noise