Douglas B-26 Invader - El Reno, OK - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

VFW Post 382 is located at 1515 S. Rock Island Ave. (Highway 81). In front of the VFW parking lot is this restored Douglas B-26 Invader. The plane, originally designated as Douglas A-26 before 1947 or 1948, is a twin-engined light bomber and attack aircraft that was built by Douglas Aircraft Company during World War II which also saw service during several major Cold War conflicts.

• Maximum speed: 355 mph
• Maiden flight: Jul 10, 1942
• Length: 50'
• Wingspan: 70'
• Retired: 1972
• Number built: 2,452
• Unit cost: $242,595
• Primary users: U.S. Army Air Force, U.S. Air Force, U.S.
Navy and French Air Force
[information excerpted from wikipedia website (visit link) ]

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Douglas B-26 Invader Tail Number: (S/N): 4-34746 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): VFW Post 382 inside / outside: outside Access restrictions: None Other Information:: Not listed

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