This Day in Aviation History
 
February 18th, 1939
 
First flight of the Martin PBM Mariner.
 
The Martin PBM Mariner was a patrol bomber flying boat of World War II and the early Cold War period. It was designed to complement the Consolidated PBY Catalina in service. A total of 1,366 were built, with the first example flying on 18 February 1939 and the type entering service in September 1940….
 
Source:
Wikipedia, Martin PBM Mariner: http://gstv.us/1U83Gwl
 
YouTube, Martin PBM Mariner: http://gstv.us/1U83z3R
 
YouTube, The Last Mariner: http://gstv.us/1U83CMU
 
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