Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/A-26-Invader-at-Long-Beach-2F3XC5S1EP.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarA-26 Invader with a 75mm Gun Nose at Long BeachA-26 Invader Wing Assembly at Douglas' Long Beach FacilityA-26 Invader in FactoryWorking on the A-26 InvaderA-26 Invader ManufacturingWorking on the A-26 InvaderA-26 Invader ConstructionA-26 Invader on the GroundA-26 Invader 75mm Gun Nose Long BeachView AllView more with similar tones A-26 Invader at Long BeachBuy A Print or License This PhotoWhat Type of Order?Usage:Douglas A-26/B-26 Invader (1942-1946): The A-26 was a sleek attack plane that could carry double the payload of any other twin-engine tactical aircraft of World War II. It made its first flight on July 10, 1942, went into production in September 1943, and flew its first combat missions in June 1944. The last of 2,503 A-26s were delivered in 1946. Invaders were built at Douglas factories in Long Beach, Ca. and Tulsa, OK. Though in action only a year before the war ended, the plane so impressed postwar planners that it was chosen as the standard light bomber for the new U.S. Air Force, becoming the B-26 Invader from 1948 to 1966 before reverting back to A-26. The Invader served as a front-line aircraft during the Korean and Vietnam wars. The U.S. Navy and the air forces of 16 countries also flew Invaders. A-26s flew their last U.S. combat missions in 1969 over Southeast Asia, earning the distinction of being the first American tactical aircraft to fly in three wars.BI2560 (43-30-12)Maximum size:4568px × 5998px (~78 MB)15.2in × 19.9in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1940s-A-26/B-26 Invader-adults-airplanes-bombers-clear skies-close-ups-day-Douglas Aircraft-exteriors-factory workers-full body views-ground crews-ground shots-half-length views-historic production status-Long Beach Facility-maintenance-male-manufacturing-mechanics-military-military livery-monoplanes-nacelles-occupations and work-photos-propeller planes-propellers-propulsion systems-right front views-shadows-stairs, lifts and ladders-structural systems-sunshine-tarmac-two people-unpainted-vintage / retro-working togetherRelated Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:A-26/B-26 Invader