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