History: 5 Fast Facts About The Martin 2-0-2 & 4-0-4 Airliners From The Post-War Era

Glenn L. Martin was the founder of The Martin Company. Born in Iowa in 1886, Martin was one of the pioneers of powered flight in the US. In 1912, Martin set the world record for an overwater flight, flying to Catalina Island just off the coast of Los Angeles and back.