The Martin XB-48; Neither Simple nor Innovative Enough @EdNashsMilitaryMatters

Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

After the Second World War, Martin aimed to maintain their position as one of the USA's foremost bomber builders. But their offering, the XB-48, just didn't cut it.

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