Museum Aircraft History Series - A 26 Invader

In this video, we will be introducing you to the Douglas A-26 Invader. The Invader was an American twin engine light bomber and ground attack aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company during World War II. The Invader also saw service during several major Cold War conflicts in the 1950s and 1960s becoming the first American bomber to fly missions in three wars. A limited number of highly modified United States Air Force Invaders also served in Southeast Asia until 1969.

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My Father (Lawrence J Klein) flew the A-26 quite extensively. Here is his history for that time frame of his life: March 1952: Finished tour with the 53rd Troop Carrier Squadron and transferred to the 452nd. Bomb Group (L) A B-26 (Douglas) Night Intruder outfit at K-9 Airfield (Pusan East) Korea. On or about May 1952 the 452nd was deactivated and we were reactivated as the 17th Bomb Group (L)
*Note: The “Douglas B-26 Invader” was re-designated “A-26” in 1956. Not to be confused with the Martin B-26 Marauder, used extensively in World War 2)
March - September 1952: Flew 55 Night Intruder Missions. Awarded a couple of Air Medals and a D.F.C. (Distinguished Flying Cross)
September - December 1952: Temporary duty to Miho AB Japan. Flew B-26 maintenance test flights.

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