U.S. A-26 Invader Ground Attack Aircraft

The Douglas A-26 Invader was a twin-engine American attack bomber introduced during the Second World War. Different nose arrangements supported bombing and concentrated forward-firing armament. Renamed B-26 after the war, it served in Korea and later conflicts; a designation previously used by the unrelated Martin B-26 Marauder.

The design first flew in 1942 and entered combat in 1944, combining speed with a substantial bomb load for its size. Solid-nose versions carried numerous forward-firing guns, while glazed-nose aircraft supported a bombardier. Invaders fought in Europe and the Pacific before their longer postwar career. French forces used Invaders during the Indochina War, including at Dien Bien Phu, and subsequently in Algeria. American Korean War missions included interdiction against transport routes at night, while later Counter Invader modifications supported operations in Southeast Asia.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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