Aircraft Photo of 64213 / AS64213 | Martin MB-2 (NBS-1) replica | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #445412
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:64213
Alternate Serial:AS64213
Military Code:14
Aircraft Original Type:Martin MB-2 (NBS-1)
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin MB-2 (NBS-1)
Aircraft Version:Martin MB-2 (NBS-1) replica
C/n (msn):45
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDWF   IATA: -   Local: DWF   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
 
Photo Date:6 May 2008
Photo by:Glenn Chatfield
Photo ID: 445412
Photo Comment

This replica was completed by the Air Force Museum in 2002, using some original parts and original blue-prints. First designated as MB-2 before the 1919 designation system, the NBS-1 flew for the first time on 3 Sep 1920. The NBS-1 had unique folding wings to enable it to be parked in smaller hangars. It was powered by two 420 hp V-12 Liberty engines mounted on the lower wing. Armament consisted of five .30 cal. machine guns and 2000 lbs of bombs.

This photo is copyright © Glenn Chatfield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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