| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 64213 |
| Alternate Serial: | AS64213 |
| Military Code: | 14 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin MB-2 (NBS-1) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin MB-2 (NBS-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin MB-2 (NBS-1) replica |
| C/n (msn): | 45 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 20 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 67972 |
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The Martin MB-2 was the first US designed bomber produced in large numbers and became the Air Service's primary multi-engine bomber until replaced by the Keystone bombers of the late 1920s. The Martin MB-2 designers incorporated an interesting element, since its large wingspan made it difficult to store in a hangar, the aircraft had hinged wings No original MB-2 exists rather the reproduction on display at the NMUSAF was built using original Martin drawings and completed in 2002. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 June 2018, and has since been viewed 518 times. |