P5M-1 MarlinMartin P5M Marlin airplane model, by the Glenn L. Martin Company of Middle River, Maryland, was the last flying boat in service with the United States Navy and the US armed forces in general. Built as a successor to the PBM Mariner, the new hull form and new conventional tail were fitted to a Mariner to become the XP5M Marlin prototype. The Marlin was designed as a gull winged aircraft to lift the engines and propellers high above the spray. Power was

The aircraft is largely constructed of composite materials and can carry twice the ordnance load of the early model Harriers it succeeded in service

as directed

the Southwest Pacific and some were sent to Russia

like other countries

night and adverse weather capability to airdrop and airland personnel and equipment in support of U

of 553 mph

in June 1957

An additional 707 of those aircraft were manufactured by LET

Announced in November 1982

This hand-carved mahogany wood model airplane will make an exquisite addition to any aviation enthusiast's collection

Saudi Arabia

In October 1949 the whole program was canceled