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

A Legends of Warfare guide to Douglas's high-powered attack bomber

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-fir...