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ALSO AVAILABLE 2022 NEW RELEASES 5 B-26 “Flak-Bait” The Only American Aircraft to Survive 200 Bombing Missions during the Second World War Alan F. Crouchman B-26 "Flak-Bait" completed a remarkable 201 combat missions over northern Europe in WWII A complete history of the aircraft: from production, through every mission, to its ongoing restoration and eventual museum display in Washington, DC Flak-Bait flew three combat missions on D-day alone Battling flak and enemy fighters over the skies of Europe during World War II, the US Army Air Force Martin B-26 Marauder bomber named “Flak-Bait” completed a remarkable 201 combat missions, a feat that made it the highest mission scorer of any Allied medium or heavy bomber. For many years the author has held a special interest in the B-26, and especially those of the 387th Bomb Group. It was during his first visit to the National Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC, over 20 years ago, where “Flak-Bait’s” nose section was on display, that he became interested in what the aircraft had achieved during her illustrious career. Using official World War II–era records, the author has produced a mission-by-mission history of Flak-Bait in combat, including crew lists, flight routes, and firsthand reports from the postmission debriefs. A special photo section features the current restoration display of “Flak-Bait” at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Washington, DC. Correcting previously held perceptions about the aircraft and its missions, this is the most definitive account of any single World War II aircraft’s combat career ever published. Alan Crouchman has written many aviation articles over the last 35 years, with over 50 published in magazines in the UK and France. He has been involved in researching the Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft for over 40 years and acts as the 387th Bomb Group historian and contact in the UK. Alan, along with Vic Maslen, coauthored the book Mighty Eighth War Diary with renowned author Roger A. Freeman. Author Location: Chelmsford, Essex, England ISBN: 978-0-7643-6343-6 Size: 7" x 10" (177 x 254 mm) Pages: 400 Price: $45.00 Illustrations: 200 color and b/w photos, aircraft profiles Binding: hardcover BISAC: HISTORY / Military / Aviation AVAILABLE JULY SEE PAGE 35 FOR RELATED TITLES THE FAMOUS B-24 "WITCHCRAFT" 978-0-7643-4888-4 168 pp. | 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) | HC | $39.99 NO WAY OUT 978-0-7643-6037-4 256 pp. | 7" x 10" (177 x 254 mm) | HC | $34.99