Martin P5M Marlin
Product code 0942612744
Martin
Series Naval Fighters Number 74
Publisher/Brand Ginter
Author Capt Richard Hoffman USN (Ret)
Format a4
No. Pages 168
Version Soft cover
Language English
Category Aviationbooks
Subcategory US » US Prop Aircraft
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The lineage of Martin and the flying boat can be traced back to the PBM-4 of 1941. Navy last flying boat and the end of a long era of seaplanes in the US Navy.
This book covers the complete history of the Martin P5M Marlin aircraft development, construction, systems, squadron, interior, exterior weapons and stores. Marlin losses and casualties photos of the catwalks and some of the hazard of working on a seaplane over the water.
There are also sections on the US Coast Guard and French use plus modelers guide.
168 pages, 273 photos, 50 drawings 1 page of models colored front and
back cover with 12 colored photos. Also 2 pages on the P6M and advanced seaplanes.
