Douglas RB-26C Invader

Douglas RB-26C Invader
Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US
The Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26 between 1948-1965) was a 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. A limited number of highly modified aircraft served in combat until 1969. The last A-26 was retired from service in 1972 by the National Guard Bureau and donated to the National Air and Space Museum.

RB-26C was an unarmed photo reconnaissance variant converted from B-26C; it carried cameras and flash flares for night photography. Redesignated from FA-26 reconnaissance aircraft.
The Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26 between 1948-1965) was a 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. A limited number of highly modified aircraft served in combat until 1969. The last A-26 was retired from service in 1972 by the National Guard Bureau and donated to the National Air and Space Museum.

RB-26C was an unarmed photo reconnaissance variant converted from B-26C; it carried cameras and flash flares for night photography. Redesignated from FA-26 reconnaissance aircraft.
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Links: en.wikipedia.org
By: kjfitz

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