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| With the US Navy requiring a new patrol flying-boat, Martin decided to develop the successful PBM Mariner, the resulting Martin Model 237 design combining the wing and upper hull of the Mariner with the new lower hull structure. The close relationship between the two types is emphasised by the fact that a PBM-5 Mariner served as the prototype XP5M-1 which, when ordered into production, was given the name Marlin. The modified hull of the XP5M-1 incorporated radar-directed nose and tail turrets, as well as a power-operated dorsal turret, and power was provided by two 2424kW Wright R-3350 radial engines. This prototype flew for the first time on 30 May 1948, but it was not until two years later that the P5M-1 was ordered into production, the first of these series aircraft being flown on 22 June 1951. Initial deliveries, to US Navy Squadron VP-44, began on 23 April 1952 and the type remained in service until the mid-1960s. In addition to those operated by the US Navy, 10 of the later P5M-2 version were supplied to France under the American MAP for use by the Aeronavale.
| MODEL | P5M |
| CREW | 11 |
| ENGINE | 2 x Wright R-3350-32WA Turbo-Compound, 2573kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 38555 kg | 85000 lb |
| Empty weight | 22900 kg | 50486 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 36.02 m | 118 ft 2 in |
| Length | 30.66 m | 101 ft 7 in |
| Wing area | 130.62 m2 | 1405.98 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 404 km/h | 251 mph |
| Ceiling | 7300 m | 23950 ft |
| Range | 3300 km | 2051 miles |
| ARMAMENT | 3600kg of weapons |
| Dennis J. Boehme SR, e-mail, 20.10.2011 01:13 I was stationed at NASNORIS 1958-1961 and served in VP-48 as a crew member (AE3) on Crew 3 (P5M-2 BU no. 135493) and Crew 10 (P5M-2 Bu no. 147935). Made two westpac cruises, Iwakuni, Japan '59' and again at Iwakuni, Japan and Sangly Point, PI '61'. Survived two single engine events. Lots of wonderful memories. Still attend VP-48 Squadron Reunions! reply | | Richard R. Casey (AT2), e-mail, 11.10.2011 23:05 Was a 1st Radioman and Radar Tech for VP-42 on Ex Officer A /C #2 from 1956 thru 1958. Enjoyed the squadron very much. Did a TransPac in 1956-57 to Sangley Point, PI an loved every moment. Had a few scrapes in Okinawa with rough seas (lost one A /C) and in the southern Phillipines during maneuvers. Many, many wonderful memories. Thank you. reply | | Richard Cox, e-mail, 30.09.2011 04:39 Had a ball flying in and working on these aircraft. Changing the Sundstrand units were a bit of a challenge. 10 hour Sunday patrols were boring out of San Diego especially after a late Saturday night. Good bird, learned a lot about electrical systems in them. reply | | Ken Gold, e-mail, 14.09.2011 08:52 Where are all the P5M (single tail or T-tail) guys from the Atlantic Fleet? reply | |
| | Duane Matson, e-mail, 06.09.2011 22:15 Trained in the PBM. Went to VP-48 in June? 1956. I had to join the squadron in Iwakuni. Loved the comfort of the Marlin 1 and 2. Transpac was a PIA. Iwakuni,Guam (buoy),
Kwajalein (buoy), Midway (buoy), Hawaii, (beached), Alameda
(beached) and finally North Island. 3 transpacs and they were all the same. My crew (co-pilot, not on board) was the crew who crashed on takeoff from Iwakuni Easter Sunday morning, 1958 (If I remember correctly). I was an observer on the USS Catfish at the time of the ill fated flight.
Regards to all. Duane Matson reply | | David B Relyea, e-mail, 04.09.2011 01:15 Crewmember of crew 6, VP-47,1957,58,59. I really enjoyed the P5M-2. We transpacted to Iwakuni, Japan and Sangly Point, P.I. While (finger printing) a new Russian radar south of Valadvistok Russia we were intercepted by two Mig-17s.We headed east and down to the ocean in a hurry!!
We took off from Sangly Point, PI with a full load of
fuel and as we were flying near Corrigadore Island the port
engine failed catastrophically. We landed hard and quickly !
I am proud of my service and will be in Penscola, FL in
april 2012 with the Vp-47 reunion to admire the restored
P5M-2 at the Naval Museum. It is the only one left. reply | | ATCS Gary Wilson, Ret., e-mail, 04.07.2011 02:39 I was in VP-50, Iwakuni from 1962 thru 1964. Flew many patrols during that time. Loved Iwakuni. Would like to hear from anyone in this time frame at the squadron. Was an AT2, AT1 at the time. reply | | Ken Gold, e-mail, 16.06.2011 20:36 I was lucky enough to serve flying the P5M (EE-1) for VP-45 in Coco Solo, Canal Zone, from 1954 until August 1956 when I left the Navy to finish college.
Some of our best pilots would include names like Jack Stich and Chuck Caldwell and Lt. DeButts and many others. I am a proud member of our VP-45 Assoc. which meets every two years. I'm sure we'd welcome any new members from any P5M squadron.
VP-45 is scheduled to be the first Atl. Fleet squadron to get the P-8. reply | | D.W. Smith, e-mail, 09.05.2011 19:35 My father was stationed in Iwakuni Japan 63-65 with VP50 his name was Wayne W Smith ABH 2 I used to get to go down to the ramp and watch him put the beaching gear on and bring the plane in and I got to watch quite a few JATO take offs too. We live in base housing and I went to school at the base school,we lived across the side walk from the school yard and across the street from the seawall about a hundered yards from the maingate. My Dad took me to Tony the Tailors outside the back gate and had him make my first custom made suit, still have it my son got to wear it when he was a kid.I had my first "date" in Iwakuni,took her to the movies dressed in my suit she was in a fancy dress it is something I have always remembered.
I'm looking for anyone who knew my Dad and might have pictures of the the base of base houseing and and of the ramp and hanger. I would also like to have a pic of VP50's squadron patch during this time period.
Any help would be greatly appreciated my Dad passed away in 98.
Thank You, David Smith reply | | conrad cooper, e-mail, 08.05.2011 00:36 transfered to vp 17 to vp 50 goingto japan in 59 spent 2+years there.radio,radar ecm. etc.just about reuped at treasure island,but didn't..been all over the western pacifac ocean.i belong to the marlin,mariner assoc. and really enjoy the mag.anyone in vp 50 give me a shout,god bless all the vets... reply | | Rick Saber, e-mail, 06.05.2011 23:07 was a pilot in VP-42 (1960-63 North Is.) in "Yardmarker 10", got razed by my fighter pilot roomies as Yardbird, Inchmarker etc. We lost a crew out of Kodiac and another off coast. came out when airlines ramping up, flew for UAL 35 yrs ending on 747-400..member of Martin Marlin /Mariners. love to hear from any P-Boat crew in our squadron... Happy Contrails! reply | | Jim Marion, e-mail, 01.05.2011 20:00 I was a radio operator on the P5M's out of NAS Burmuda from 4 /60 to 7 /62. Crashed a few times in BDA but nothing serious. Went to Gitmo and was there when the Captain's plane landed on the beach in Key West. Loved everything about flying and Burmuda. Hi to all. reply | | John A. Emerson, e-mail, 20.04.2011 17:03 I was a pilot in VP-46 during Korea. Many 12 hour patrols in the P-5M which was a great aircraft. Would like to hear from any squadron members. reply |
| Jerry Bowman, e-mail, 31.03.2011 00:48 I flew as Radar Operator with VP40 Crew 9 North Island /Sangley Point 1965 /66. I loved flying in that old bird. reply | |
| | Richard Winslow, e-mail, 18.03.2011 03:51 I was in VP-50 out of Whidbey Island Wn from 1956-1959
we deployed to Iwakuni Japan. Patrolled the China coast in the yellow sea. April 1959 we lost crew 10 on mtn Cheju-Do
Island Korea. They gave their lives in the service of their country. Commandiong Officer was CDR A.H.Cowart. reply | | Ron Norton, e-mail, 08.03.2011 04:48 I was in VP-40 from April 1959 to Feb.1960 at NAS North Island. We transpacked to Sangly Point in August of 59. I was 2nd. mech on the crew. Commander G.T. Stout was our Capt. H.M. Wilcox, plane capt., Tony Morris 1st. radio. LOts of ten and twelve hour patrols, south china sea. Would love to hear from anyone in the crew at that time. reply | | Tom Pauvlik, e-mail, 04.03.2011 01:21 Was stationed at Pax River in VP Group (Electronics Test)from January 1953 to April 1956. Had the opportunity to work as an Aviation Machinist and fly in Patrol a /c. Flew as 3rd Mech,2nd Mech and Plane Captian in the P2V'S and the P5M-1 and P5M-2. Great experience. We usually had one type of a /c that was used for Electronics Testing. Never forgot those experiences. reply | | Robert Connell, e-mail, 02.03.2011 19:23 I was in VP42 and was a radioman on a P5M1 in 1954 /1955 during a tour to Sangly Point PI. I was 1st radio man on a P5M2 on a tour to the PI in 1956 /1957. We did have some engine and hydo problems but overall it was a very nice air craft. reply | | Ken Walling, e-mail, 24.02.2011 00:27 I was in VP-49 from 1962 to 1964. Radio operator on Crew 3 and Crew 1. We went single-engine twice in one week out of Gitmo. Transitioned with the squadron to P-3 at Pax River. Went on to become a PPC in VP-23 after college and flight training. Let me hear from you. reply |
| Rick Lippert, e-mail, 20.02.2011 18:00 I was in VP-44 from 1957 to 1959 and loved these planes I remember the 12 hour patrols Jato asst take offs and rocket runs. we sure ate like kings with the full service galleys and the unprpared rations. Going out on the wing and getting into the engine nicelle while taxing to work on the engine reply |
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John, I was a radioman in VP-46 from 1958 to 1959. Served during the Quemoy /Matsu crisis.
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