My Father (Lawrence J Klein) flew the A-26 quite extensively. Here is his history for that time frame of his life: March 1952: Finished tour with the 53rd Troop Carrier Squadron and transferred to the 452nd. Bomb Group (L) A B-26 (Douglas) Night Intruder outfit at K-9 Airfield (Pusan East) Korea. On or about May 1952 the 452nd was deactivated and we were reactivated as the 17th Bomb Group (L) *Note: The “Douglas B-26 Invader” was re-designated “A-26” in 1956. Not to be confused with the Martin B-26 Marauder, used extensively in World War 2) March - September 1952: Flew 55 Night Intruder Missions. Awarded a couple of Air Medals and a D.F.C. (Distinguished Flying Cross) September - December 1952: Temporary duty to Miho AB Japan. Flew B-26 maintenance test flights.
Considering it was 20+ years old at that point and still flying effectively, even if by special forces pilot, yeah that is defiantly a claim to be proud of.
Not much I can do about that sadly rn as I am currently in college using a Laptop with a very noisy fan. I try my best with Audacitys Noise reduction system but it can only do so much.
@@5MinuteGuidesToAircraftYou could definitely slow down your enunciation. Us old folks don’t hear as fast as you talk! Otherwise a very interesting video. BTW, the A-26 was reputed to be able to out run the P-51 at low altitude!
I love the A26. There was one, refitted, that was used as a water bomber for the Forest Service. It was flown for years when I was a kid.
My Father (Lawrence J Klein) flew the A-26 quite extensively. Here is his history for that time frame of his life: March 1952: Finished tour with the 53rd Troop Carrier Squadron and transferred to the 452nd. Bomb Group (L) A B-26 (Douglas) Night Intruder outfit at K-9 Airfield (Pusan East) Korea. On or about May 1952 the 452nd was deactivated and we were reactivated as the 17th Bomb Group (L)
*Note: The “Douglas B-26 Invader” was re-designated “A-26” in 1956. Not to be confused with the Martin B-26 Marauder, used extensively in World War 2)
March - September 1952: Flew 55 Night Intruder Missions. Awarded a couple of Air Medals and a D.F.C. (Distinguished Flying Cross)
September - December 1952: Temporary duty to Miho AB Japan. Flew B-26 maintenance test flights.
The BOT! Nothing new I guess.
I worked with a nurse who’s father flew A-26’s in the Vietnam war
I think its real claim to fame has to be its operations in Viet Nam in the hands of US crews. Definitely a good looking and effective aircraft.
Considering it was 20+ years old at that point and still flying effectively, even if by special forces pilot, yeah that is defiantly a claim to be proud of.
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Enjoy your videos, except for the background noises.
Not much I can do about that sadly rn as I am currently in college using a Laptop with a very noisy fan. I try my best with Audacitys Noise reduction system but it can only do so much.
@@5MinuteGuidesToAircraftYou could definitely slow down your enunciation. Us old folks don’t hear as fast as you talk! Otherwise a very interesting video. BTW, the A-26 was reputed to be able to out run the P-51 at low altitude!