The Martin PBM Mariner is an American twin engine flying boat that entered United States Navy service in 1940, used throughout the Second World War for long range maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare and air-sea rescue in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. It served alongside the smaller PBY Catalina as one of the Navy's principal patrol flying boats and remained in service into the early 1950s.
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SignificancePBM Mariners were responsible, wholly or in part, for sinking a total of ten U-boats during World War II. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderGlenn L. Martin Company 1 Connections
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1. Martin PBM Mariner, Wikipedia
Operational history section, service entry sentence
The first PBM-1s entered service with Patrol Squadron Fifty-Five (VP-55) of the United States Navy on 1 September 1940.
Lead section
The Martin PBM Mariner is a twin-engine patrol bomber flying boat designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Glenn L. Martin Company.
Operational history section, U-boat sentence
PBMs were responsible, wholly or in part, for sinking a total of ten U-boats during World War II.
In Group: Patrol and Bomber Flying Boats, Lead sentence
The Martin PBM Mariner is a twin-engine patrol bomber flying boat designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Glenn L.
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