usn pbm-5a mariner flying boat, ca. 1947-58

Long-range patrol bomber flying boat developed by the glenn l. Martin aircraft company during world war ii for the us navy for anti-submarine warfare patrol (asw) and us coast guard for search and rescue duties (sar). It was the largest and most capable flying boat of its time. The post-war pbm-5a is the amphibian version with retractable tricycle undercarriage

This version of academy's mariner kit features and includes decals for australian markings.

features:

• movable and poseable rudder, ailerons and; flaps, detailed engines with 2 cowl flap options (open and closed), detailed cockpit and; opening bomb bays with detailed interior
• build with armed turrets or unarmed faired over turrets
• choice of 3-blade or 4-blade propellers
• markings for two post-war aircraft including prototype xpbm-5a buno 59349
• includes australian markings decal sheet