It may have been flak bait, but it survived over 200 missions. This Martin B-26 Marauder, nicknamed "Flak-Bait," operated in the skies over Europe for a year and nine months during World War II. By spring 1945, Flak-Bait’s ground crew had repaired over 1,000 holes on the aircraft caused by Nazi shrapnel, cannon shells, and machine gun bullets (hence the name “Flak-Bait”). On this day in 1945, our Martin B-26 Marauder "Flak-Bait" flew its 200th confirmed combat mission—becoming the first American bomber in the European Theater of Operations to do so. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about Flak-Bait's service in World War II. #AviationHistory #WWIIAviation #WorldWarIIAviation #MilitaryAviation #WorldWarII #WWII #B26 #FlakBait