The Douglas A-26 Invader (designated B-26 between 1948 and 1965) is an American twin-engined light bomber and ground attack aircraft. Built by Douglas Aircraft Company during World War II, the Invader also saw service during several major Cold War conflicts.

The Douglas B-26 (originally designated the A-26) was a World War II attack aircraft used for level bombing, ground strafing, and rocket attacks. It made its first flight in July 1942, and production delivery began in August 1943. The A-26 entered combat over Europe in November 1944. When production halted after the war, 2,502 Invaders had been ...

The Invader was designed to meet a 1940 US Army Air Corps (USAAC) requirement for multi-role light bomber for low-level and medium-altitude for precision bombing attacks, with heavy defensive armament.

The Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26 between 1948-1965) was a United States twin-engined light attack bomber built by the Douglas Aircraft Co. during World War II that also saw service during several of the Cold War's major conflicts.

The Douglas A-26 Invader is a light attack bomber. First proposed in January 1941, the B-26 had its first flight July 10, 1942. Production delays resulted in a twenty-eight month delay from the first flight to the Invader entering combat. Over 2000 Invaders were eventually built during the …

The Invader retains the distinction of being the only U.S. bomber to fly missions in three wars: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The museum's aircraft was built in Tulsa, OK and delivered to the USAAF in March 1945 as A-26C/#44- 35323.

The A-26 Invader is a popular climb-aboard plane, because you can actually crawl around inside it. Here, a young boy explores the nose section where the bombardier sat, while his parents wait patiently for him to emerge.

The Douglas A-26 Invader has the distinction of being the only American combat aircraft to serve in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and in the Vietnam War. Its story is one of strength, versatility and adaptability.

Built by Douglas Aircraft Company during World War II, the Invader 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 a …

Douglas A-26C-25-DT “Invader” (S/N 43-22602; MSN 18726) ~ The Invaders were the last propeller-driven twin-engine bomber produced for the US Air Force and also unusual for it being a single-pilot bomber.