| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 41-31773 |
| Other Marks: | PN-O |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin B-26 Marauder (179) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-26 Marauder (AT-23/JM-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin B-26B Marauder |
| C/n (msn): | 3487 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Flak Bait |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KIAD IATA: IAD Local: IAD Other: - |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 59237 |
| Photo Comment |
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'Flak-Bait' survived 207 combat missions over Europe, more than any other American aircraft during WWII and is currently undergoing restoration in the Mary Baker Engen Hangar of the Udvar-Hazy Center. The Baltimore factory completed the aircraft in April 1943 and the USAAF assigned it to the 449th BS, 322nd BG. Lt. James J. Farrell of Greenwich, CT flew more missions in 'Flak-Bait' than any other pilot. He named the bomber after 'Flea Bait', his brother's nickname for the family dog. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 April 2018, and has since been viewed 293 times. |