A Brief History of "Flak-Bait"

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Washington, DC, United States

Curator Jeremy Kinney shares the history of the Martin B-26B-25-MA Marauder "Flak-Bait." The medium bomber and its crews flew more missions than any other American aircraft during World War II with 700 hours of combat against Nazi Germany. Kinney shares the history of the aircraft, how it got its distinctive name, and deciphers the different markings found on the body of the aircraft.

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Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

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