This is the place where the majority of the warbird (aircraft that have survived military service) discussions will take place. Specialized forums may be added in the new future
Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:45 am
The Bankstown Aviation Museum has taken delivery of a new warbird to their large collection - rare a A-26 Invader....
http://www.aamb.com.au - see the photo on the main page.
The aircraft is a A-26C nose bombardier model which saw active service with the USAF then later as a firebomber. it is a rare 6 slant gun nose version. I was lucky to see this aircraft up close nearly a year ago and it looked impressive then. It is hoped it will be restored to a full aircraft at some time in the future.
Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:52 am
Interested to see the CAF logo on the webpage and the note Australian Headquarters.
Can anyone explain what this entails - are there CAF planes in Australia?
Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:29 pm
They do have a charter in Australia.
Regards,
Laggin' Dragon
Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:12 pm
One in Auckland as well IIRC
Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:08 pm
Is that the same A-26 that was in, I believe Mr. Henningers desert odyssey last Fall? I remember a posting of an A-26 with that odd gun nose setup in the recent past.
Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:59 pm
I don't think the Buckeye, AZ aircraft was ever a Canadian fire bomber.
Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:01 am
The six gun nose was the standard production B model nose in early production. The eight gun nose came later. Both were used. My A-26C is fitted with the six gun nose. In service noses were interchangeable. Post WW2 the USAF used mainly solid noses on the B and C model aircraft.
The B-26 that has gone to the museum was an ex-Airspray air tanker from Canada. It was shipped to Australia in pieces.
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