A-26 Invader: Douglas A-26/B-26 from WWII Through Vietnam

by David Doyle

The Douglas Invader has the distinction of being used by the United States in a combat role in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Originally created as an attack aircraft, with the designation A-26, the Invader was intended to replace the Douglas A-20, North American B-25, and Martin B-26 in the US Army Air Forces. However, production delays prevented the aircraft from reaching the field until June 1944. With up to 14 forward-firing .50-caliber machine guns...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764366394
• ISBN13: 9780764366390
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 9.5" x 8.4"