ICM Plastic Model Kit

Airfield Of The American Bomber Group B-26G Marauder (1/48) 48327

This 1/48 scale Airfield of the American Bomber Group set from ICM allows modellers to recreate a World War II United States Army Air Corps bomber base. The set includes a detailed B-26G Marauder bomber, four USAAC crew figures and sections of Marston Mat landing surface used on temporary wartime airfields.

The B-26 Marauder was one of the most effective medium bombers used by the United States during the Second World War. The final production variant, the B-26G, featured improvements to performance and equipment and served with American bomber groups operating across Europe. Aircraft of the 17th, 319th and 320th Bombardment Groups of the 12th US Air Force conducted numerous bombing missions throughout the European theatre.

• 1/48 scale plastic model kit
• B-26G Marauder medium bomber
• Four USAAC crew figures included
• Marston Mat landing surface plates
• Highly detailed aircraft and figure parts
• Accurate geometry and proportions
• Detailed uniforms and equipment on figures
• Total parts: 414
• Detailed assembly instructions included

History

During the Second World War, the United States Army Air Corps organised its bomber forces into groups consisting of several squadrons operating the same aircraft type. The B-26 Marauder became a key medium bomber used by American forces in Europe, known for its speed, durability and heavy bomb load.

Many bomber units operated from temporary forward airfields constructed using Marston Mat steel planking. These perforated metal plates created strong runways on soft ground and allowed rapid construction of operational airbases close to the front lines. Such airfields were widely used in Italy and France during the later stages of the war.