Naval Fighters: "Able Mabel" Martin AM-1/1Q Mauler Book

Product Description GIN111 Navel Fighters: "Able Mabel", Martin AM-1/1Q Mauler Book. (Navel Fighters Number 111) The Martin Am Mauler was Martin's attempt at competing with Douglas's AD Skyraider.  A much bigger aircraft, the AM Mauler was more powerful and could carry a heavier payload then the Douglas Skyraider.  But problems arose that cut the Martin Mauler production run short.  Never before seen photographs and technical data on the forgotten Martin Am Mauler.  Nicknamed the "Awful Monster" because of its less-than-perfect landing tendencies and maintenance problems, the Martin AM Mauler wasn't operational for long. It's design, development, and operational history is highlighted in this book. "Able Mabel", the Martin AM-1/1Q Mauler, was the product of a 1943 Navy contract for two prototype bomber torpedo (BT) planes. Two other contractors, Curtiss and Fleetwings also received prototype contracts. In 1944 after the testing of these prototypes and a new entry the Douglas Skyraid