The Martin B-26 Marauder

These South African Martin Marauder profiles were created for phil Listemann’s book “Squadrons ! No. 35 : The Martin Marauder Mk II” dedicated to the Marauder Mk II. There are some interesting examples of nose art in this set, something not commonly seen on Commonwealth aircraft.

Martin Marauder Mk II FB431, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Biferno, Italy, spring 1944
Martin Marauder Mk II FB431, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Biferno, Italy, spring 1944


Martin Marauder Mk II FB442, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Pescara, Italy, summer 1944
Martin Marauder Mk II FB442, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Pescara, Italy, summer 1944
Martin Marauder Mk II FB442, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Pescara, Italy, summer 1944
Martin Marauder Mk II FB442, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Pescara, Italy, summer 1944

Martin Marauder Mk II FB447 "Falcon", No 12 Squadron SAAF, Pescara, Italy, summer 1944
Martin Marauder Mk II FB447 “Falcon”, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Pescara, Italy, summer 1944
Martin Marauder Mk II FB447 "Falcon", No 12 Squadron SAAF, Pescara, Italy, summer 1944
Martin Marauder Mk II FB447 “Falcon”, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Pescara, Italy, summer 1944

Martin Marauder Mk II FB451 "Gloria", No 12 Squadron SAAF, Biferno, Italy, spring 1944
Martin Marauder Mk II FB451 “Gloria”, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Biferno, Italy, spring 1944

Martin Marauder Mk II FB451 "Gloria", No 12 Squadron SAAF, Biferno, Italy, spring 1944


Martin Marauder Mk II FB459, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Biferno, Italy, spring 1944
Martin Marauder Mk II FB459, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Biferno, Italy, spring 1944

Martin Marauder Mk II FB459, No 12 Squadron SAAF, Biferno, Italy, spring 1944


Martin Marauder Mk II FB479, No 24 Squadron SAAF, Tortorella, Italy, February 1944
Martin Marauder Mk II FB479, No 24 Squadron SAAF, Tortorella, Italy, February 1944

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