Fast, powerful, and bristling with innovation, this is the Douglas A-26 Invader. Look closely at the start and you will see its remote-controlled machine gun turret, a cutting-edge feature for the time. Built to replace aging light bombers, it carried guns, rockets, and bombs into battle. The Invader first saw combat in Europe in 1944 with the Ninth Air Force, striking German targets at speed. It later fought in the Pacific, Korea, and even Vietnam. Designed for speed, firepower, and versatility

The Douglas A-26 Invader was one of the most versatile aircraft ever built. First flown in 1942, it served as a fast light bomber and attack aircraft in World War II, then went on to see heavy use in Korea and even Vietnam. With its speed, heavy armament and ability to carry bombs, rockets and guns, it proved so adaptable that it stayed in front-line service for over three decades. What other aircraft can you think of that served across multiple conflicts like this? | AvPay.aero

Douglas A-26 Invader ‘invading’ the circuit at IWM Duxford! #warbirds #ww2 #wwii #douglas #invader | Daniel J Wheatcroft

Donate to Restore Our Douglas A-26C Invader! Help Us Restore this Combat Veteran to Flight https://planesoffame.org/get-involved/donate-to-a26c We’re moving forward with an exciting return-to-flight project to add another A-26 back to the flying ranks so that everyone can enjoy the sights and sounds of this aircraft and appreciate the important service it gave America and our allies. The Museum’s Douglas A-26C aircraft is currently under restoration at our Arizona facility. We can use your help