The Douglas A-26B Invader began production in 1943 and saw combat in both Europe and the Pacific. The Invader has the capability for fast attack operations at low level as well as precision bombing from medium altitudes. The Invader on display in the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon was built by Douglas at its Long Beach plant and delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force in 1945. It was declared surplus in 1957.
According to the Museum:
“In retrospect, the Invader must be considered as one of the most successful designs of the American aircraft industry.”
The Invader has a crew of three, a maximum speed of 359 mph, and a range of 1,600 miles.
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