Show biggest naval bomber Laun launched ebed t W rm IN 0 7 MI 40 04 il YX R A Z the worlds largest flying boat the navys new 67 ton four engine patrol bomber slipped down the ways at the glenn L martin plane plant at baltimore md ald in colorful ceremonies heretofore reserved for surface vessels the ship is capable of carrying a bomb load to europe and return nonstop non stop mrs artemus L gates wife of the assistant secretary of the navy tor for air was sponsor of the ship which was christened mars many notable personages including rear admiral john H towers chief bureau of aeronautics U S navy were present at the ceremony photo shows the huge aerial battleship after the laur launching |