Douglas A-26B Invader

Douglas A-26 Invader

CountryUnited States
TypeFighter aircraft
First flight10 July 1942
Built2452

Photo gallery of a Douglas A-26 Invader, The Douglas A-26 Invader (designated B-26 between 1948 and 1965) is a twin-engined light bomber and ground attack aircraft that was built by Douglas Aircraft Company during World War II which also saw service during several major Cold War conflicts. A limited number of highly modified United States Air Force aircraft served in Southeast Asia until 1969. It was a fast aircraft capable of carrying twice its specified bomb load. A range of guns could be fitted to produce a formidable ground-attack aircraft. A re-designation of the type from A-26 to B-26 led to confusion with the Martin B-26 Marauder, which first flew in November 1940, about 16 months before the Douglas design’s maiden flight. Although both types were powered by the widely used Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp eighteen-cylinder, double-row radial engine, they were completely different and separate designs — the Martin bomber originated in 1939, with roughly twice as many Marauders (nearly 5,300) produced in comparison to the Douglas design.

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Douglas A-26 Invader
PhotographerVladimir Yakubov
LocalisationUnknow
Photos72
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Douglas A-26C Invader
PhotographVladimir Yakubov
LocatePalm Springs Air Museum, Palm Springs
DescriptionAlbum of 170 photos walk-around of a «Douglas A-26C Invader»
Role : ground attack & light bomber Manufacturer : Douglas Aircraft Company First flight : 10 July 1942 Retired : 1980 Colombian Air Force Primary users : -United States Army Air Forces -United States Air Force -United States Navy -French Air Force Number built : 2.452
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Douglas A-26C Invader Walk Around
PhotographerCees Hendriks
LocalisationUnknow
Photos91
Douglas A-26C Invader Walk Around
PhotographerCees Hendriks
LocalisationUnknow
Photos50

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Douglas A-26B Invader Walk Around
PhotographerMeindert de Vreeze
LocalisationUnknow
Photos24
B-26C Invader Walk Around
PhotographerMichael Benolkin
LocalisationUSAF Museum
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The Douglas A-26 Invader was a twin-engine light bomber and attack aircraft that served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It was designed by Ed Heinemann and first flew in July 1942. The A-26 was capable of carrying a variety of weapons, including bombs, rockets, machine guns, and cannons. It had a crew of three: pilot, navigator/bombardier, and gunner. The A-26 was fast, maneuverable, and versatile, and earned a reputation as a reliable and effective combat aircraft. It was also one of the longest-serving aircraft in US military history, with some variants still in use until the late 1960s.

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  1. le a26b gris argent est la possession du musee de l air et espace de Bruxelles en belgique ;cet a 26 b est un ancien avion sortis des chaine de production en 1946 et n a jamais servi sur un terrain opperationelle militairement ,mais a vole en avion civile jusque en plus ou moins 1975 pour une compagnie americaine .
    cette compagnie avait pour destination l aeroport de deurne a Anvers en Belgique ; mais il a ete saisi par les douane belge pour raison obscure et legue au musee afin de le conserver et de le restaurer dans sa version militaire qu il n a jamais eut ;ps j aie des puotos d avant sa restauration du temps ou j aie travaille au musee a sa restauration. voila pour la petite histoire.

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