1944 Douglas A-26B Invader

The Douglas A-26B Invader was a twin-engined light bomber and attack aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The A-26B was the most common version of the Invader, with more than 2,500 produced between 1944 and 1945. It was powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engines, and could carry up to 4,000 pounds of bombs or rockets. The A-26B was designed for low-level bombing, strafing, and rocket attacks, and it was used for these purposes in the European, Pacific, and Mediterranean theaters of war. The aircraft was also used for reconnaissance missions, and it featured an advanced bombing system that allowed for more accurate bombing than other light bombers of the time. The A-26B saw action in the Korean War as well, and some were even used during the Vietnam War.