PACIFIC PROFILES VOLUME 15
Allied Bombers: B-26 Marauder Series
Australia, New Guinea and the Solomons 1942-1945
by Michael John Claringbould
The Pacific
Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of Allied
and Japanese aircraft which served throughout the Australia, New
Guinea and Solomons theatres. This Volume 15 covers the B-26 and US
Navy JM Marauder series which served in these theatres from their
first delivery to Australia in April 1942 until the war's end.
Marauders served with a total of six USAAF bomber squadrons,
including the reformed 19th BS Silver Fleet, whilst US Navy JM-1 and
JM-2 variants were operated by utility squadrons from March 1944
onwards. Most profiles are presented for the first time, alongside markings derivations, including unit heraldry and codes. This volume bridges vast gaps in accurate Marauder markings profiles in these theatres, especially those which served with the Thirteenth Air Force and USN. Each profile is supported by photos and/or documentation, along with a brief history of each aircraft. Wide-ranging primary reference material is cited including assignment data, wreck reports, squadron records, colour photography, maintenance logs, diaries and factory markings specifications. A brief summary history of each unit and associated markings rationale accompanies the text. |
Full colour, fully illustrated, 250 x 176mm, 104 pages
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