Martin Baltimore

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The Martin Baltimore was an American-built twin-engine light attack bomber widely used by Allied air forces during World War II, particularly in the Mediterranean theater.

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Martin Baltimore canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf World War II aircraft
light attack bomber
military aircraft
twin‑engine bomber
armament internal bomb bay
machine guns
category medium and light bombers of World War II
twin‑piston‑engined tractor aircraft
conflict World War II
construction all‑metal airframe
countryOfOrigin United States
crew 4
designedFor British Purchasing Commission
engineType Pratt & Whitney R‑1830 Twin Wasp
era 1940s
firstFlight 1941
introduced 1942
landingGear retractable tailwheel landing gear
manufacturer Glenn L. Martin Company
nationalityOfDesign American
notableUse anti‑shipping strikes
close air support
tactical bombing
numberOfEngines 2
operatorType Allied air forces
powerplant 2 × Pratt & Whitney R‑1830 radial engines
predecessor Martin Maryland
primaryTheater Mediterranean theater of World War II
propulsion piston engine
retired 1950s
role attack aircraft
light bomber
maritime patrol aircraft
reconnaissance aircraft
serviceBranch air force
usedBy Free French Air Force
linked to: Free French Forces

Greek Air Force
linked to: Hellenic Air Force

Italian Co‑Belligerent Air Force
Royal Air Force
Royal Australian Air Force
South African Air Force
Turkish Air Force
usedByAlliance Allies of World War II
usedIn Italian campaign
North African campaign
wingConfiguration low‑wing monoplane

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No. 205 Group RAF usedAircraftType Martin Baltimore
No. 223 Squadron RAF aircraftOperated Martin Baltimore
60 Squadron SAAF operatedAircraft Martin Baltimore