Скачать или смотреть How Female Pilots Proved the B-26 Marauder Was Safe To Fly

B-26 Marauder, an aircraft that earned the fearsome nickname "The Widowmaker." Early in its service, a string of fatal crashes at McDill Field led male pilots to believe the B-26 was uncontrollable on a single engine. Many refused to fly it.
This video uncovers the untold story of the 17 brave women of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) who volunteered to defy its deadly reputation. Witness how these skilled female pilots executed flawless single-engine takeoffs, flights, and landings, proving that the issue wasn't the aircraft's design but a flaw in pilot training.
Learn how their courage and expertise shamed the doubters and led to a complete overhaul of training protocols, transforming the B-26 from one of the most dangerous aircraft to the safest bomber in the US Army Air Forces. This is a must-watch for any enthusiast of WWII aviation, military history, and engineering marvels.