Ranwers et al. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard work in selflessly providing this wonderful aircraft to the IL-2 community.The historical significance of this plane is prominant as used by the US Air Force, the RAF and the Free French in extensive campaigns ranging from Western Europe, the Mediterranean and the Pacific. Although the Germans had a field day in the early war in downing the B-26(i.e.-the Netherlands as used by the RAF), the craft as flown with escort fighters and held within medium bombing missions led to the lowest casualty rate of all US bombers.
And THANK YOU!!! for getting the gunner positions right and available!!! VERY IMPORTANT, even for me as an off-liner, this plane is so fun to kick on auto pilot and zip through the MG positions to defend against enemy attacks.Then back to the pilot position, drop ordinance on target, and back to the gunners.
Of the 5200 or so B-26's that served in WW2, less than 1 in 20 were lost to enemy attacks. This speaks highly of the planes ruggedness in the face of FW-190s and Japanese zeros, among others.
Holiday Greeting and Best Wishes to all...WITH GRATITUDE!!!