| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 46-686 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6686 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin XB-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin XB-51 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin XB-51 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 46-686 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Baltimore - Martin StateMap |
| Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KMTN IATA: MTN Local: MTN Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 1950 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 659250 |
| Photo Comment |
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The second XB-51, left, is prepared for its first flight, with the first one, 46-685, on the right. The Martin factory buildings are still in WWII camouflage. The XB-51 was fast and worked well, but had short endurance and the airframe was not very strong. Photo from: Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum This photo was added on 25 February 2024, and has since been viewed 273 times. |