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USN PBM-5A Mariner Flying Boat, ca.1947-58 Long-range patrol bomber flying boat developed by the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company during World War II for the US Navy for anti-submarine warfare patrol (ASW) and US Coast Guard for search and rescue duties (SAR). It was the largest and most capable flying boat of its time. The post-war PBM-5A is the amphibian version with retractable tricycle undercarriage. This Version of Academy’s Mariner kit features and includes Decals for Australian markings. Features: Movable and poseable rudder, ailerons & flaps, detailed engines with 2 cowl flap options (open and closed), detailed cockpit & opening bomb bays with detailed interior Build with armed turrets or unarmed faired over turrets Choice of 3-blade or 4-blade propellers Markings for two post-war aircraft including prototype XPBM-5A BuNo 59349 Includes Australian markings Decal sheet