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N99420: Douglas A-26 Invader
Last Updated
Oct. 21, 2020
Details
Registration #
N99420
Status
Off Market
Year
1944
Make
Douglas
Model
A-26 Invader
Serial Number
44-34104
TTAF
2486
Location
Huntington, Indiana, United States
Listings
Site
Price
Status
Updated
Description
The A-26 Invader series was the only US bomber to serve in WW2, Korea and Vietnam, as well as many 3rd world skirmishes. This is a unique opportunity to own one of the last existing Douglas A-26 Invaders that is in its combat configuration. This Invader was never a tanker and was not converted to executive use. It left USAF surplus stocks directly for the Nicaraguan Air Force where it served as a front-line aircraft until the late 1970s. During this time maintenance was performed under the Military Assistance Program at Albrook AFB, Panama, including the installation of an approved spar strap. Since its return to the United States it has been left in its combat configuration, a virtual time capsule, perfect for the warbird collector or operator that wants a true combat configured aircraft. All armament panels, bomb racks, etc. are still intact within the aircraft. Unlike many Invaders it is still a true single pilot airplane and the FAA still allows single pilot operation. This aircraft went to Europe in the spring of 1945 and may be a combat aircraft, but no record exists of its unit assignment.
Avionics
Garmin GTN-650 GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin GTX-345 Transponder ADS-B Compliant PS Engineering PAC 24 Intercom Audio Panel Six Gun Nose with 6 50 caliber gun barrels Upper Turret shell with 50 caliber gun barrels Working Bomb Bay Doors Working Bomb Bay Spoilers DC-6 Brake Conversion Two Jump Seats Installed in rear compartment Dual Control Conversion Kit Included NOS Bottom Turret Included NOS Sighting Pedestal Included New Nose Tire Installed Spare NOS Tire Included
Airframe
12000 man hour hour restoration from 2004-2009 Extensive 3000 man hour IRAN completed by Airpower Unlimited (2016)
Engines / Mods
Engine(s): Pratt and Whitney R-2800-79 LH: 127.7 Hours SMOH, 22 Hours since complete teardown and IRAN by Anderson Airmotive RH: 106.2 Hour SMOH, 22 Hours since complete teardown and IRAN by Anderson Airmotive Propeller(s): RH: 22 Hours SPOH by H&S Propeller Prop AD Completed July. 2017 LH: 22 hours SPOH by H&S Propeller Prop AD Completed July. 2017
Interior / Exterior
Finished in the colors of the 386th Bomb Group, 552nd Bomb Squadron based at St. Trond, Belgium in 1945.