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Martin PBM-5A Mariner

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Published: 02 August 2014
Created: 02 August 2014
Last Updated: 11 December 2017
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History

The Martin factory had built a series of flying boats for the US Navy, to know the Martin Model 117 PM-1, the Martin Model 111 PM-2, Martin Model 120 P3M-1 and -2 and the Martin model 130 Clipper.
In 1937 the Us Navy was looking for an improved and larger successor of the Consolidated PBY. Martin proposed Model 162. To evaluate the model, a ¼ scale model with on 120 hp engine driving two propellers was built. This mode made its first flight in December 1937.
Martin received a contract for one prototype, designated as XPBM-1 (Experimental Patrol Bomber Martin 1) in June.
This aircraft made its first flight in February 1939. Already in December 1937 Martin had received an order for 20 aircraft designated PBM-1. This version had a revised tail-section and two 1600 hp Wright R-2600-6 engines.
The first examples entered service in September 1940.
The PBM-2 was a long-range design, not entering production.
The PBM-3 was equipped with two 1700 hp Wright R-2600-12 engines, more armament and enlarged fuel capacity.
The PBM-5, with two 2100 hp Wright R-2800 made its first flight in May 1943. It had an enlarged fuel capacity and an An/APS-15 radar. 1000 examples were ordered of which about 600 examples were delivered duet o the end of the war. Of the final version, the PBM-5A amphibian 36 examples were built plus four PBM-5s were modified.

Versions.

XPBM-1 (Model 162):
Prototype, with two 1,600 hp Wright R-2600-6 engines.
PBM-1 (Model 162):
first production version with five .50 inch machine guns; 21 examples built.
XPBM-2 (Model 162):
One modified PBM-1 for catapult tests and long range.
PBM-3 (Model 162B):
32 examples of an improved version with two 1,700 hp R-2600-12 engines.
  • PBM-3R (Model 162B): unarmed transport version; 118 examples built plus 31 modified PBM-3s.
  • PBM-3C (Model 162C): 274 examples of an improved patrol version with two .50 inch machine guns in nose turret en dorsal turret; one single .50 inch machine gun in tail turret en side positions; on AN/APS-15 radar in a radome in the roof just aft the cockpit.
  • PBM-3B (Model 162C): designation for 332 examples ex-RAF Mariner GR.1As after being returned to US.
  • PBM-3S (Model 162C): special anti submarine version with reduced armament and enlarged range. 94 examples built plus 62 modified PBM-3.
  • PBM-3D (Model 162D): patrol bomber version with two 1,900 hp (1,417 kW) Wright R-2600-22s and expanded armament two .50 inch machine guns in nose, dorsal and tail turret and two single guns in both side positions. 256 examples built.
PBM-4 (Model 162E):
Never built version with two 2,700 hp Wright R-3350 engines
PBM-5 (Model 162F):
last boat version with two 2,100 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines; 628 examples built.
  • PBM-5E: version with improved radar.
  • PBM-5S: light weight anti submarine version.
  • PBM-5S2: improved anti submarine version with revised radar.
  • PBM-5A (Model 162G): amphibious version.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 24,3 m Wingspan: 36 m
Height: 8,38 m Wing area: - m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 14890 kg Max. start weight: 27350 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 340 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: 175 km/hr    
Range: 3600 km Service ceiling: 6035 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Pratt & Whitney R-2900-34 Twin Wasp rated 2100 hp each
Crew: Twelve men?
Armament: -

 


Information about Dutch aircraft.

 

Acquisition of the Martin Mariner PBM-5a P-/16-300 Norfolk USA. Cpt Mitchell, USN, during his presentation speech.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Martin PBM-5A Mariner.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Martin PBM-5A Mariner P-/16-302
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De cockpit van een Martin PBM-5A Mariner.
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Stuurboord landingspoot van de Martin PBM-5A Mariner P-/16-302 (1955-1959)
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Martin PBM-5A Mariner P-/16-306 (1956-1959) te Biak, Ned Nieuw-Guinea, gereed voor transport overzee
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Martin PBM-5A Mariner P-/16-310
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Martin PBM-5A P-/16-306 (1956-1959) at Jefman, Dutch New Guinea
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Starboard engine of a Martin PBM-5A P-/16-302 (1955-1959)
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Cockpit view of a Martin PBM-5A Mariner
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Martin PBM-5A Mariner P-/16-303 at Ifar, Dutch New Guinea
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A Dutch Martin PBM-5A Mariner landing in sea near Woendi, Dutch New Guinea.
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Vlg.Tlgr E. Prins; a Martin Mariner Marine at the background.
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Martin PBM-5A Mariner P-/16-313 at Abadan, Iran.
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Crewmembers Bausch, Muller and (sitting) Prins near the radome of their Martin PBM-5A Mariner.
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Offvl van Vlijmen in front of a Martin Mariner at airstrip Jeffman, Dutch New Guinea.
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Martin PBM-5A Mariner P-/16-316 1958 at Biak, Dutch New Guinea.
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A Martin Mariner in Dutch New Guinea
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gtvgmrknst J.A. Albers near a Martin Mariner P-/16-306 in Dutch New Guinea.
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Martin PBM-5A Mariner

 

 
   

 


Serial
Serial
2nd Serial
2nd Serial
Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
Date in service
Date in service
Date out of service
Date out of service
Notes
notes
P-300 100 122075 22-12-1955 15-01-1960 Withdrawn from use naval air station Biak
P-301 101 122081 22-12-1955 15-01-1960 Withdrawn from use naval air station Biak
P-302 102 122085 21-12-1955 15-12-1959 Ditched in sea, Papiti Bay
P-303   122608 29-11-1955 20-08-1958 Accident, Abadan
P-304 103 122070 31-07-1956 15-01-1960 Withdrawn from use naval air station Biak
P-305   122072 05-12-1956 22-11-1957 Accident, Haringvliet
P-306   122084 17-12-1956 10-06-1959 Accident, Goa
P-307   122603 08-10-1956 11-10-1957 Accident, naval air station Valkenburg
P-308 104 122078 07-03-1957 15-01-1960 Withdrawn from use the Netherlands
P-309 105 122611 24-04-1957 15-01-1960 Withdrawn from use naval air station Biak
P-310 106 122612 08-04-1957 15-01-1960 Withdrawn from use naval air station Biak
P-311 107 122613 12-06-1957 15-01-1960 Withdrawn from use naval air station Biak
P-312   122470 14-05-1957 12-08-1957 Accident Merauke
P-313 108 122079 12-07-1957 15-01-1960 Withdrawn from use naval air station Biak
P-314 109 122604 25-07-1957 15-01-1960 Withdrawn from use naval air station Biak
P-315   122082 17-09-1957 28-06-1958 Scrapped the Netherlands
P-316 110 122086 17-09-1957 15-01-1960 Withdrawn from use naval air station Biak

 


1/72nd Scale

Modelling kits

  • Mach2
    • Kit GP028: A PBM5 Mariner
      • At the website of IPMS Nederland you can find a review of the MACH2 model of the PBM-5 Mariner.
  • Rareplanes
    • Kit RP9001: A vacu formed of a PBM-5 Mariner
  • Minicraft
    • Kit 11641: A injection moulded model of a PBM-5A Mariner

 

A model of a Martin PBM-5A Mariner, the Academy kit built by Adri Kleijn.

Martin PBM 5A Mariner 321 Sqn 01 AKleijn Martin_PBM5A_ Mariner A Kleijn-2 Martin_PBM5A_ Mariner A Kleijn (3) Martin_PBM5A_ Mariner A Kleijn-4 Martin_PBM5A_ Mariner A Kleijn-5 Martin_PBM5A_ Mariner A Kleijn-6 Martin_PBM5A_ Mariner A Kleijn-7 Martin_PBM5A_ Mariner A Kleijn-8

 

Modelling add-on

  • Aeroclub
    • Set P1112: PBM mariner Props

Decals

  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72076: decals for Martin Mariner, C47, Firefly Sea Fury Tiger Moth (MLD)

1/48th Scale

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SchemeColour nameFS numberBS numberHumbrolXtraColor
Standard #1Overall Bare metal        

Two Pratt & Whitney R-2900-34 Twin Wasp rated 2100 hp each

 


Literature.

Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 124 - 125 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Dutch Military Aviation 1945-1978 Paul A. Jackson Pag. 92; 100 1978 Uitgever: Midland Countries Publications, Leicester
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof Pag. 53 1978 Uitgever: Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
Vliegen voor de Vloot; 70 jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst Harm J. Hazewinkel Pag. 46   Uitgever: Rebo Produkties, Sassenheim
De geschiedenis van squadron 321 Nooit op de tweede plaats Rijnhout, Bart M. Pag. 37 - 38 1984 Uitgever: De Bataafsche Leeuw, Amsterdam
Luchtvaartwereld; 3e jaargang nummer 9: De Martin Mariners van de MLD. Theo Wesselink Pag. 256 - 259 1986 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Aircraft Number 74 PBM Mariner in action. Smith, Bob Pag. 26 - 43 1986 Uitgever: Squadron/Signal Publications Inc., Carrolton, Texas
70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst Nico Geldhof Pag. 116 1987 Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden
Vliegtuigsquadrons 320 en 321 50 jaar P. Staal & Peter Baeten Pag. 63 - 69 1990 Uitgever: Afdeling Maritieme Historie van Min.v.Def., 's Gravenhage
Luchtvaart; 11e jaargang nummer 10: Foto van Martin Mariner 16-306   Pag. 360 - 361 1994 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
85 Jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter Peter Korbee Pag. 120 - 121 2002 Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

 

Websites.

      • AeroWeb: Martin PBM-5A
      • Martin PBM-5A
      • Uboat.net: Martin PBM-5A
      • primePortal.net Martin PBM-5A
      • US Cockpits.com: Martin PBM-5A
      • PimaAir.org: Martin PBM-5A

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(Glenn-)Martin B.10 (139/166)

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Published: 22 June 2011
Created: 22 June 2011
Last Updated: 02 October 2017
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History

Like the MB during the 1920s and early thirties of the twentieth century the Martin B-10 series set standard for land bombers. The design was the first successful military application of the new airframe technology and had a streamlined monocoque fuselage, propellers with variable pitch adjustment, thick metal wings with lift enhancing flaps, integral fuel tanks and a retractable landing gear.

The B-10 was designed in response to an Air Corps bomber specification from late 1929. Besides Martin also Fokker, Keystone, Douglas, Ford and Boeing, presented a design or prototype.

The first Martin's proposal for a conventional biplane was rejected by the USAAC Equipment Division with a range of suggestions for improvement. In February 1932 Martin built for his own account, a new model of the 123 with two Wright R-1820 Cyclone engines. It had a speed of 317 km/h (197 mph), which was faster than competing aircraft. With the designation XB-907, the prototype was tested on Wright Field.

Several problems occurred, such as vibrations from the engines, instability during flight and furthermore the landing speed was too high; this turned out to be 146 km/hr (91 mph). So it was sent back to the Martin factory with a list of suggestions for improvement.

Partly due to the impact of the stock market crash of 1929 the design had now become vital for the survival of the Martin factory. Martin went to work on the results of the tests to improves the Martin 123.

The Martin 123 received extended wings, integrated with the hull and more powerful Cyclone engines mounted in new streamlined NACA caps.

The landing gear was changed and a new nose turret was developed.

 

In October 1932, the XB-907A was ready. The device was not only faster than the competing Boeing XB-9 and Douglas XB-7, but was also just as fast as the latest fighter aircraft of the USAAC from that time.

In January 1933 an order for 48 aircraft was scooped.

The XB-907A, was now referred to as XB-10 and 13 similar YB-10's had to be delivered plus one YB-10A for testing Wright engines with turbo compression had to be delivered.

Seven YB-12s were to be built for testing with Pratt & Whitney R-1690 Hornet engines, followed by 25 ordinary B-12A with the same engines, but equipped with extra fuel tanks and floating chambers and finally an experimental XB-14 with new Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasps.

The YB-10 and YB-12 were delivered in early 1934 and were soon deployed for an unusual mission. All airmail contracts were cancelled due to corruption, and airmail now had to be taken care of by the USAAC.

The large, fast aircraft proved to be a godsend because of their reliability and security.

After these successes, Martin was actually expecting more large orders. Despite discussions Martin received contracts for 103 aircraft, in the final B-10B version with Wright R-1820/33 engines, spread over fiscal years 1934 and 1935.

The B-10's did service in every bombardment group of the Air Corps. In 1935 some were used for tests of Norden precision bomb sights.

The success stimulated the development of larger, long-range bombers which would replace the B-10, especially the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.

Already in 1936the USAAC lost interest in B-10 bomber. A few were tested as attack and observation plane, referred to as A-15 and D-45.

  Despite a number of disputes with Martin about the design and occurring construction defects in the B-10 series, in the spring of 1940, yet 119 of the 151 aircraft were still in service. Most were used as target tugs, and for training as a B-10M and B-12AM, though seventeen aircraft were still in operational service in the Philippines.

In 1936, the Martin 139 was released for export and 189 aircraft were eventually sold abroad.

The Soviets were in the summer of 1936, the first with the purchase of a single copy and blueprints, soon followed by the Netherlands East Indies, China, Siam, Argentina and Turkey with various orders.

The Dutch were the best customers with the purchase of a total of 120 aircraft in four different versions for the defence of the Dutch East Indies.

Foreign orders for Model 139 Martin kept the factory busy until 1939. One of the Argentine Martins is the only survivor of the type and was completely restored in the pre-war Air Corps colours and can be seen in the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

 

Technical information Glenn Martin WH-1
Dimensions:
Length: 13,6 m Wing span: 21,5 m
Height: 4,7 m Wing area: 63 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 4391 kg Max. start weight: 6680 kg
Performance:
Cruising speed: 310 km/hr Max. speed: 343 km/hr
Climbing speed: 420 m/min    
Service Ceiling: 7380 m Range: 1996 km
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Wright Cyclone R-1820-F53 rated 750 hp
Crew: Three men
Armament: Three 7.62 mm machine guns; 1000 kg bombs

 

Technical information Glenn Martin WH-2
Dimensions:
Length: 13,6 m Wing span: 51,5 m
Height: 4,7 m Wing area: 63 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 4391 kg Max. start weight: 6680 kg
Performance:
Cruising speed: 310 km/hr Max. speed: 343 km/hr
Climbing speed: - m/min    
Service Ceiling: 7380 m Range: 1996 km
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Wright Cyclone R-1820-G3 rated 840 hp
Crew: Three men
Armament: Three 7.62 mm machine gun; 1000 kg bombs

 

Technical information Glenn Martin WH-3 / WH-3A
Dimensions:
Length: 13,6 m Wing span: 51,5 m
Height: 4,7 m Wing area: 63 m2
Weights:
Weight (empty) - kg Weight (maximum) - kg
Performance:
Cruising speed: 310 km/hr Max. speed:  > 343 km/hr
Climbing speed: - m/min    
Service Ceiling: 7380 m Range: 1996 km
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Wright Cyclone R-1820G-102 rated 900 hp each
Crew: Three men
Armament: Three 7.62 mm machine gun; 1000 kg bombs

 


In the mid thirties of the twentieth century several ideas were circulating about the defence and the rather young air force. One of these ideas was that an attack with bombers was the best way to defend.
The staff of the NEIAF supported this idea and asked several aircraft factories for an offer.
Fokker offered the Fokker T-V, which was still in development at that time. The American Martin company offered model 139, a version of the all metal Martin B-10. The B-10 was faster than the fighters in operational use at that time.
Finally the Martin 139 was selected and a series of 13 examples was ordered under the designation WH-1 as a replacement of the old Fokker C.V. [WH means Wright-Holland]

The planning foresaw the delivery of 39 aircraft, to be built under license in the Netherlands. Due to shortage of building capabilities it was decided to have the aircraft being built by the Martin aircraft factory. March 1937 a second series of 26 aircraft under the designation WH-2 was ordered.

The first WH-1, registered M-501, c/n 656, was handed over to the NEIAF on September 2, 1936. M-501 and M-502 arrived in December in the Dutch East Indies. M-502 made its first flight in January 1937 from air base Andir.

The second series was improved in several ways: more powerful Wright Cyclone G-3 engines rated 875 hp each., the Hamilton Standard–propeller with two positions was replaced with a Curtiss Electric ‘constant speed’ propeller. Furthermore the cowling was improved and more streamlined, a NSF VR-34B radio and also an auto-pilot was added.
The maximum speed was about 40 km/hr higher, the range was enlarged with about 10 % and the bomb load was about 20 % larger.
The first WH-2, serial M-514, construction nr. 717 was handed over in December 1937. All WH-2's were delivered in October 1938, so three divisions each with thirteen bombers (two spare, two in maintenance and nine operational) were operational.

The Martin 139 was developed to the Martin 166. This model had one single canopy, the cross section of the fuselage was enlarged, so more bombs could carried. The wings were slightly oblique backwards and the engines were replaced with the more powerful Wright Cyclone GR-1820-G5 rated 1000 hp each. For commercial reasons this model was called Glenn Martin 139 WH-3.

By the end of December 1937 a third contract for the delivery of 39 WH-3 was signed. The acceptance of the first WH-3, registered M-540, construction nr. 775, was may 1938.

November the same year a fourth contract was singed for the delivery of 40 Wh-3A’s. This type was identical to the WH-3, except that it was equipped with two Wright Cyclone R1820-G102 engines rated 1200 pk each.

The first WH-3A, serial M-579, construction nr. 837 was handed over in December 1938. April 1939 the third and last bomber division, VlG-III was operational at air base Tjililitan.

By the end of 1939 seven Martins were lost, 2 WH-1, 2 WH-2 and 3 WH-3’s.

When the Japanese attacked the Dutch East Indies the following units were operational:

Andir: 1-VlG-I and 2-VlG-I 9 Wh3/Wh-3A’s each plus 2 spare aircraft
Singorasi 1-VlG II with 3 Wh2’s; 9 Wh-3/Wh-3A’s plus two spare aircraft
Tjililitan 1-VlG II and 3-VlG III each 9 Wh3/Wh-3A’s plus 2 spare aircraft
Kalidjati 7e division with 1 HW-1, 2 Wh-3 and 6 Wh-3A
WH-1-patrouille with 3 WH-1 plus one spare aircraft

At the end of November 1941 so still operational:

  • three examples of the WH-1 plus one reserve;
  • Thirteen examples WH-2 plus 2 reserve;
  • Thirty-five examples of the WH-3 / WH-3A plus 5 reserve.
  • Not operationally deployable by maintenance or used for instruction, were 4 examples WH-1; six WH-2 and two WH-3 and three WH-3A.

DUTCH AIR FORCE IN BURMA - 1942; Kallang Airfield, Singapore 1941

So at the end of November 1941 operational were 3 WH-1's plus 1 spare; 13 WH-2's plus 2 spare; 35 WH-3/WH-3A plus 5 spare. Further, because of maintenance or training 4 WH-1s ; 6 WH-2s and 2 WH-3s and 3 WH-3As were not in operational use.

The first actions with the Martins were in the Borneo area. The Japanese were eager to conquer the oil fields. Soon the day light attacks were very hazardous. Alas the crews were hardly trained in night attacks.
During the three months of war many aircraft were lost in action.
(Via P. Guit) B.Guit flew with pilot officer Yland on Martin M-611. This aircraft was shot down on January 24, 1942 during the landing on Samarinda II together with two other aircraft. They came from Singosari (Singorasi as mentioned is not correct spelled). On January 25, 1942 they were evacuated in a Lodestar with a total of 30 men to Java , because not enough aircraft were available at Samarinda II.
By the end of February one succeeded to fly with the only Martin, M-585, left to Broome, Australia. The Martin was handed over to the USAF, which used it registered 42-68358.
The other aircraft probably eighteen examples were captured by the Japanese. Fifteen aircraft could be repaired to airworthy condition and several were handed over to Thailand. Thailand had bought six Martin 139’s in 1937. After the war about five Martins were left, which were in use until 1949.

Luitenant-vlieger P.G. Tideman (1933-1985) looking over his shoulder to the airgunner- co-pilot behind him in a Glenn Martin 139 WH-3 bomber.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


The WH-3A’s were originally registered by the Martin factory M-579 till M-620. Because the serials in the M-600 range were not correct, these numbers were changed in August 1940 in M5100 till M5120.

An explanation of the registration system used: The NEIAF used a system in which the letter was a code for the aircraft factory and the first number referred to the purpose of the aircraft.
So M meant Martin and "5" meant bomber. The other numbers were in fact the aircraft number.

The serials were applied in white on the sides of the fuselage and the numbers were applied, in black on the front of the wing.

Glenn Martin 139 WH-1

Serial
Serial
Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
Date in service
Date in service
Date out of service
Date out of service
Notes
notes
M-501 664 02-09-1936 09-03-1942 Captured by the Japanese at Andir.
M-502 665   09-03-1942 Captured by the Japanese at Andir.
M-503 666      
M-504 667   09-03-1942 Captured by the Japanese at Andir.
M-505 668      
M-506 669      
M-507 670   09-03-1942 Captured by the Japanese at Andir.
M-508 671   09-03-1942 Captured by the Japanese at Andir.
M-509 672   09-03-1942 Captured by the Japanese at Andir.
M-510 673   25-01-1942 Emergency landing in sea near Biliton
M-511 674   09-03-1942 Captured by the Japanese at Andir.
M-512 675      
M-513 676   09-03-1942 Captured by the Japanese at Andir.

 

Glenn Martin 139 WH-2

Serial
Serial
Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
Date in service
Date in service
Date out of service
Date out of service
Notes
notes
M-514 717      
M-515 727      
M-516 728   21-01-1942 Destroyed during Japanese bombardment.
M-517 729      
M-518 730      
M-519 731      
M-520 732   05-03-1942 Damaged due to air attack Andir; used for spare parts.
M-521 733   05-03-1942 Damaged due to air attack Andir; used for spare parts.
M-522 734      
M-523 735   09-03-1942 Captured by the Japanese at Andir..
M-524 736   24-02-1942 Written off after emergency landing because of engine failure.
M-525 737      
M-526 738      
M-527 739      
M-528 740      
M-529 741      
M-530 742      
M-531 743   16-02-1942 Emergency landing (in swamps) after being shot at by FLAK. Located in 1985 and parts of wing and other parts were preserved and sent to Militaire Luchtvaart Museum Soesterberg.
M-532 744      
M-533 745      
M-534 746      
M-535 747      
M-536 748      
M-537 749   09-02-1942 Shot down near Tjililitan
M-538 750   09-02-1942 Shot down near Tjililitan
M-539 751      

 

Glenn Martin 166 WH-3 and Wh-3A

Serial
Serial
2nd Serial
2nd Serial
Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
Date in service
Date in service
Date out of service
Date out of service
Notes
notes
Serial2nd SerialConstr. nr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
Glennn-Martin WH-3
M-540   775   20-02-1942 Destroyed due to Japanese attack of Kalidjati
M-541   776      
M-542   777   09-03-1942 Partly destroyed by ML-KNIL; captured by Japanese
M-543   778      
M-544   779   20-02-1942 Destroyed due to Japanese attack of Kalidjati
M-545   780   24-02-1942 Destroyed during Japanese bombardment of Andir
M-546   781   20-02-1942 Destroyed due to Japanese attack of Kalidjati
M-547   782   10-01-1942 Written of after emergency landing
M-548   783      
M-549   784   09-03-1942 Partly destroyed by ML-KNIL; captured by Japanese
M-550   785      
M-551   786   28-12-1941 Shot down near Miri
M-552   787   12-01-1942 Written off after nightly emergency landing
M-553   788      
M-554   789   05-02-1942 Crashing during take off from Pameumpeuk
M-555   790   23-12-1941 Crashed
M-556   791   15-02-1942 Captured by Japanese, after conquering of Singapore.
M-557   792      
M-558   793   27-01-1942 Destroyed during Japanese air attack of Oelin
M-559   794   24-12-1941 Burned during bombardment
M-560   796   20-02-1942 Destroyed due to Japanese attack of Kalidjati
M-561   797      
M-562   798      
M-563   799      
M-564   800   27-01-1942 Destroyed near Japanese air attack of Oelin
M-565   801      
M-566   802      
M-567   803      
M-568   804   03-03-1942 Shot to fire
M-569   805      
M-570   806      
M-571   807   18-12-1941 Shot down near Miri
M-572   808   19-01-1942 Emergency landing Zuid-Malakka after being attacked
M-573   809      
M-574   810      
M-575   811      
M-576   812   15-02-1942 Captured by Japanese, after conquering of Singapore.(was under repair)
M-577   813      
M-578   814   16-02-1942 Shot down near Palembang
Glenn-Martin WH-3A
M-579   837   25-01-1942 Destroyed during Japanese attack of Samarinda II
M-580   838   20-02-1942 Destroyed during Japanese attack of Kalidjati
M-581   839   13-01-1942 Shot down over Tarakan
M-582   840      
M-583   841      
M-584   842      
M-585   843   08-03-1942 Escaped to Australia; handed over to USAAF
M-586   844   01-01-1942 Shot down near Penang
M-587   845      
M-588   846   20-01-1942 Destroyed by own personnel at Manggar
M-589   847      
M-590   848      
M-591   849      
M-592   850   05-03-1942 Shot down near Kalidjati
M-593   851      
M-594   852      
M-595   853      
M-596   854      
M-597   855   01-01-1942 Shot down near Penang
M-598   856   09-03-1942 Partly destroyed at Tasikmajala by own personnel. Captured by the Japanese
M-599   857   26-02-1942 Shot down near Banka
M-5100 M-600 858      
M-5101 M-601 859      
M-5102 M-602 860   09-03-1942 Partly destroyed at Tasikmajala by own personnel. Captured by the Japanese
M-5103 M-603 861   13-01-1942 Shot down over Tarakan
M-5104   862      
M-5105   863   09-03-1942 Captured by the Japanese at Andir. Was under repair.
M-5106   864      
M-5107   865      
M-5108   866   03-03-1942 Shot down over Kalidjati
M-5109   867      
M-5110   868   24-01-1942 Shot to fire during landing at Samarinda II-West
M-5111 M-611 869   24-01-1942 Shot to fire during landing at Samarinda II-West
M-5112 M-612 870      
M-5113 M-613 871      
M-5114 M-614 872   01-03-1942 Captured by the Japanese at Kalidjati
M-5115 M-615 873   28-12-1941 Shot down near Miri
M-5116 M-616 874      
M-5117 M-617 875      
M-5118 M-618 878      
M-5119 M-619 1094      
M-5120 M-620 1095   12-01-1942 Emergency landing Barisan mountains

 


1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • William Brothers
    • Kit 72-210: a kit of a Martin B.10B

Modelling add-on

  • Falcon
    • VAX30: Canopies of US Aircraft in foreign Service (T6, Baltimore, Maryland, Hudson, Ventura, B10, Vengeance)
  • Aeroclub
    • Set E021: Wright Cyclone 1820 F Srs (Curtiss Condor etc)
    • Set E025: Wright Cyclone 1820 G Srs (Curtiss SC1, etc)
  • Aires
    • Set 7092: Wright R1820 cyclone engine
  • Red Roo
    • RRR72114: Lockheed Hudson Engines (Wright Cyclone)

Decals

  • Superscale
    • Set 72-127: A set decals for Martin B10 (7BG,Al.FLT,US Mail,9BG,Turkey,KNIL). Note that the paint scheme for the NEIAF is not correct.
  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72020: decals for several aircraft such as Wh-1 M507 and M505 (yellow/blue paint scheme)
    • Set 72043: decals for several aircraft such as WH-1 M502 and Wh-2 M514
    • Set 72068: decals voor verschillende toestellen zoals Dornier Do-215B ML (LVA - what if); DeHavilland DH-85 LVA, 961; Martin WH-2 M515; Douglas DB-7B, Consolidated PBY-5/A Y38; Y-39 en Y-75;  Brewster B-340 (Ml-KNIL - what if), Ryan STM RO65; Fokker D.XXIII ( ter vervanging van de onjuiste driehoeken van de recent uitgegeven RS kit).
  • FlevoDecal
    • Set FD72-012 ML KNIL 1939-1942:A set decals containing decal for five different Brewster Buffaloes plus Curtiss Hawk 75, Curtis CW-22, Curtiss CW-22, Lockheed Lodestar, Ryan STM; Lockheed 12, Bücker Bu131 Messerschmitt Me-108 and Martin WH-1 and WH-2.

 

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First scheme:

At delivery the aircraft were in standard USAAC colour scheme of a blue fuselage, Light Blue Shade 23, and yellow wings and tail units, Yellow Shade 4. The rudder was in red, white and blue, but painted over in 1939. It is unlikely that this colour scheme had also the orange triangle applied, which were in use from the second half of 1939.

Second scheme:

During 1940 all remaining aircraft were sprayed in Olive Drab, Shade 41 (called "Old Blad" (old leave)); the under side was sprayed with aluminium dope. Also the Dutch roundels were replaced with the orange triangles in four positions, not on the undersides of the wings! Initially the rudder was also painted orange, but soon the rudder was painted in Olive Drab. Uncertain is whether the triangles were reduced in size like the RNlNAS did. I haven't seen any photo's of this.

During 1941 several Martins had a two tone camouflage pattern applied on the upper surfaces of the wings, colours used were "Oud Blad" and "Jong Blad" (Olive Drab, shade 41 and Medium Green, shade 42).

February 1942 the remaining aircraft had the triangles replaced with the Dutch flag.

SchemeColour nameFS numberANAHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorValejo Model Air
Standard #1: Delivery schemeFuselage Blue Shade 23 15109 501   X124    
Wings etc. Yellow Shade 48 13538 50 154 X213 70.953 71.078
From midst of 1940 all remaining aircraft. Some aircraft had a camouflage pattern applied with "Jong Blad" (= Med. Green 42)
 Standard #2Uppersides
Oud Blad & Jong Blad ( on some aricraft)
Olive drab shade 41 33070 613 66 X114 70.889 71.034
Medium Green shade 42 34092 612 149   70.885 71.014
Undersides Aluminium     191 / 56 X126 70.864 71.062

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

 

Martin 139 WH-1

GlennMartin WH1 1 SMALL
Delivery scheme Martin 139 WH-1.
GlennMartin WH1 1 SMALL
Second colour scheme of the Martin WH-1: 'Jong Blad' on upper surfaces and bare metal on lower surfaces.

 

Martin 139 WH-2

GlennMartin WH2 1 SMALL
Delivery scheme Martin 139 WH-2.
GlennMartin WH2 2 SMALL
Second colour scheme of the Martin WH-2: Jong Blad on upper surfaces and bare metal on lower surfaces.
GlennMartin WH2 3 SMALL
Third colour scheme Martin 139 WH-2: A pattern of 'Jong Blad' and 'Oud Blad' on upper surfacess and bare metal on lower surfaces.
As a source for this scheme I used the scheme published by Peter C. Boer on "Mars et historia" .

 

Martin 166 WH-3 and WH-3A

GlennMartin WH2 1 SMALL
Delivery scheme Martin 166 WH-3.
GlennMartin WH2 1 SMALL
Colour scheme Martin 166 WH-3: camouflaged ('jongblad') with oranje triangles as national markings.

 

GlennMartin WH2 1 SMALL
Delivery scheme Martin 166 WH-3A.
GlennMartin WH2 1 SMALL
Colour scheme Martin 166 WH-3a: camouflaged ('jongblad') with oranje triangles as national markings.
GlennMartin WH2 1 SMALL
Colour scheme Martin 166 WH-3A: camouflaged ('jongblad' with a pattern of "oud blad") with oranje triangles as national markings.

 


Literature.

Militaire Luchtvaart in Nederlandsch-Indië in beeld. Deel 1 Hugo Hooftman Pag. 108 - 114 1978 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Militaire Luchtvaart in Nederlandsch-Indië in beeld. Deel 1 Hugo Hooftman Pag. 115 - 132 1978 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Air Enthusiast 22: Batavia's big sticks, the story of the Martin 139 bombers Gerard Casius Pag. 1 - 20 1983 Uitgever: Pilot Press Ltd., Bromley, Kent
AVIA: 42e jaargang nummer 10: Luchtvloot van Plastic: De ML-KNIL Martin bombswerper Hans Loeber Pag. 345 - 347 1983 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Air Enthusiast 22: Batavia's big sticks, the story of the Martin 139 bombers Gerard Casius Pag. 1 - 20 1983 Uitgever: Pilot Press Ltd., Bromley, Kent
40 Jaar luchtvaart in Indië Gerard Casius & Thijs Postma Pag. 4; 50; 52; 66 - 67 1986 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
De Luchtstrijd rond Borneo P.C.Boer   1987 Uitg. Van Holkema & Warendorf
De Luchtstrijd om Indië P.C.Boer e.a.   1990 Uitg. Van Holkema & Warendorf
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk) Willem Helfferich Pag. 18 - 1994 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam

 

Websites.

  • Wikipedia UK: Glenn Martin B-10
  • Answers.com: Glenn Martin B-10
  • Go2War2: Glenn Martin

Special thanks to mr M.T.A. Schep en M. Schonfeld for their information regarding the differences of the various types.

 

Martin TT

Details
Published: 22 June 2011
Created: 22 June 2011
Last Updated: 03 November 2017
Hits: 8137

History

After having built mainly aircraft with pusher prop, "pushers", Martin switched to types with a pull screw, 'tractors' in 1913.

Work on the Martin T prototype started in August 1912. It was equipped with a Gnome radial engine.

In October 1914 it was succeeded by the Martin TA (Tractor Army), with an engine of 120 hp, designed for a competition of the US Army. However it was destroyed during test flights.

In February 1914 Martin was asked to equip a Model T with dual controls in a tandem cockpit. Three Model Ts were adjusted and another 14 eaxamples were built under the designation Model TT (tractor Trainer).

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 7,32 m (24 ft 0 in) Wingspan: 11,79 m (33 ft 6 in)
Height: - m  (9 ft 4 in) Wing area: - m2 (379 sq ft)
Weights:
Empty weight: - kg  (1720 lb) Max. start weight: -  kg (1320 lb )
Performances:
Max. speed: - km/hr (96 mph) Climbing speed: - m/min (3500 ft/10 min)
Cruising speed: - km/hr (80 mph)    
Range: - km  (350 miles) Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Hall Scott A-5 rated 125 hp
Crew: Two men
Armament: None

 


The Wright Martin TT was one of the first military airplanes of NEIAF. Lots of problems occurred with these aircraft.
Initially they were equipped with floats, but the Hall-Scott engine didn't have enough power for this configuration, so the floats were soon replaced with wheels.

Float plane Glenn Martin TT. (1914-1917); later equipped with a wheel under carriage.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Float plane Glenn Martin TT,  first flight for NEIAF on 06-11-1915
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


SerialConstruction nr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
TT-3    05-09-1916   Ordering date January 1916.
TT-4    05-09-1916   Ordering date January 1916.
TT-5    04-03-1917   Ordered at the beginning of 1917.
TT-6    04-03-1917   Ordered at the beginning of 1917.

 


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 .

SchemeColour nameFS numberBS numberHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorVallejo Model Air
Standard #1Overall Linen parts: doped     121 X105 70.819 71.028
Engine cowling and struts landing gear Black     21   70.861  
Wooden parts varnish            

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

 


Literature.

Militaire Luchtvaart in Nederlandsch-Indië in beeld. Deel 1 Hugo Hooftman Pag. 5 - 6 1978 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
40 Jaar luchtvaart in Indië Gerard Casius & Thijs Postma Pag. 10 - 11 1986 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar

 

Websites.

      • AeroFiles.com: Martin TT
      • Joe Baugher: Martin TT
      • Wikipedia NL: Martin TT
      • Martin TT
      • Early Aviator.com: Martin TT

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Martin TA

Details
Published: 21 June 2011
Created: 21 June 2011
Last Updated: 18 January 2017
Hits: 8590

History

After having built mainly aircraft with pusher prop, "pushers", Martin switched to types with a pull screw, 'tractors' in 1913.

Work on the Martin T prototype started in August 1912. It was equipped with a Gnome radial engine.

In October 1914 it was succeeded by the Martin TA (Tractor Army), with an engine of 120 hp, designed for a competition of the US Army. However it was destroyed during test flights.

In February 1914 Martin was asked to equip a Model T with dual controls in a tandem cockpit. Three Model Ts were adjusted and another 14 eaxamples were built under the designation Model TT (tractor Trainer).

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: - m Wingspan: - m
Height: - m Wing area: - m2
Weights:
Empty weight: - kg Max. start weight: - kg
Performances:
Max. speed: - km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: - km/hr    
Range: - km Service ceiling:  - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Hall Scott A-5 rated 125 hp
Crew: Two men; one aviator plus one observer
Armament: None

 


In service with NEIAF.

In 1913 the PVA ((ProefVliegAfdeeling = Test Flight Department) of the KNIL (Koninklijk Nederlandsch-Indisch Leger = Royal Netherlands-Indies Army) was founded. After a couple less successful tests with different aircraft, two Martin TA (Tractor Army) were ordered in may 1915 at the Glenn L . Martin Company, a rather new aircraft factory in the USA. Both floats as a wheel landing gear were ordered.

The first TA was delivered in June 1915 and was registered TA-1. The second aircraft was delivered soon and was registered TA-2. Both aircraft were test thoroughly in the USA by LT. Ter Poorten. Army base Tandjong Priok was in the meantime extended with an airstrip and some sheds. November 1915 both aircraft, with floats, were ready for their first flight in the Dutch East Indies. Soon Lt. Ter Poorten flew to Rawah Penganongan.

February 8, 1916, TA-1 was modified and equipped with wheels and made the first flight from the brand new airfield Kalidjati.

February 14, 1916 TA-1 crashed during a demonstration flight with army commander Lt.Generaal Michielsen and Lt. Ter Poorten. Shortly after take-off the aircraft crashed, killing Michielsen, Ter Poorten was heavily injured.

August 8, 1916 another flight with TA-2 was made. The aircraft was hardly used because of a buckled (wooden) propeller. Also the engine was overhauled. During this flight the engine proofed not to be fine and was serviced again at an local garage. At the next test flight, made by Hilgers, was on September 15, 1916. The engine exploded, but Hilgers managed to land safely.

 


SerialConstr. nr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
TA-1   06-1915 14-02-1916 Crashed.
TA-2   06-1915    

 


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SchemeColour nameFS numberBS numberHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorVallejo Model Air
Standaard #1Overall Linen parts: dope     121 X105 70.819 71.028
Engine cowling and metal struts landing gear Black     21   70.861  
Wooden parts varnish            

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

 


Literature.

Militaire Luchtvaart in Nederlandsch-Indië in beeld. Deel 1 Hugo Hooftman Pag. 4 1978 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
40 Jaar luchtvaart in Indië Gerard Casius & Thijs Postma Pag. 9 1986 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk) Willem Helfferich Pag. 14 - 1994 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam

 

Websites.

      • Wikipedia Nl
      • Maryland Aviation Museum

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Martin S

Details
Published: 21 June 2011
Created: 21 June 2011
Last Updated: 18 January 2017
Hits: 7907

History

This type was a direct development of the Martin TT and equipped with another engine and ailerons in the upper wings.

It was a twoseat observation plane with a central float and smaller floats on the wingtips and under the tail. The straight wings were of equal span. It was striking that the fuselage was situated between the wings, supported by struts.

Dimensions:
Length: 9,02 m (30 ft 4.5 in) Wingspan: 14,15 m (51 ft 4.5 in)
Height: - m Wing area: - m2
Weights:
Empty weight: - kg Max. start weight: - kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 118 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min (3200 ft 10 min)
Cruising speed: - km/hr    
Range: 800 km ? Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Hall Scott A-5 rated 125 hp (60 hp Hall-Scott A-5-A)
Crew: One pilot plus one observer
Armament: None

 


These four aircraft were bought in 1916 and were delivered in parts in 1917. The were assembled at naval Air Station Schellingwoude and used as trainer.

In August 1917 Naval Air Station De Mok entered service and the four Martins were transferred to De Mok.

Float plane Glenn Martin S. (1914-1917); later the floats were replaced by a wheel undercarrigage.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Float plane Glenn Martin (1914-1917).
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Float plane Glenn Martin S, J-1. (1914-1917).
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Float plane Glenn Martin S (1917-1920), serial J-1, being pushed into the hangar.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Float plane Glenn Martin S (1917-1920), serial J-2, at naval air station De Mok.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Float plane Glenn Martin S (1917-1920), serial J-2, at naval air station De Mok.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Accident with a  Martin, type S. H-1, at Naval Air Station De Mok.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


SerialConstruction nr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
J-2   21-08-1917 05-11-1919 Written off
J-2   21-08-1917 1920 Out of service in 1920.
J-3   21-08-1917 14-01-1919 Written off, due to accident
J-4   21-08-1917 22-10-1919 Written off, due to accident in December 1918

 


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SchemeColour nameFS numberBS numberHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorVallejo Model Air
Standard #1Overall Doped linen ~3531   121 X216 70.819 71.028
Metal parts with varnish              
Wooden parts with varnish              

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

 


Literature.

Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 8 - 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof Pag. 10 1978 Uitgever: Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
75 Jaar MLD Kamphuis, G.J. Pag. 1 - 7 1992 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
85 Jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter Peter Korbee Pag. 18 - 19 2002 Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

 

Websites.

      • AeroFiles.com: Martin S

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