The Douglas B-26 Invader served as a light aerial bomber during the Second World War, Korean War, and again in the Vietnam War. The lengthy service record of the aircraft was warranted by the dramatic record of success as a strategic nighttime bombing option, particularly in Korea.
Throughout the Korean War, American forces targeted enemy supply lines, depots, and other critical infrastructure with the B-26 Invader. A shift to nighttime bombing came after the North Korean forces had added a significant number of MiG-15 fighters to their arsenal to counter this potent threat. The B-26 Invader offered pilots a top speed of 373 miles per hour and was propelled forward by two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines that produced 2,000 horsepower apiece. The aircraft could achieve an altitude of 22,100 feet and operated with a range of 1,400 miles. Each was outfitted with 6,000 pounds of ordinance that were housed beneath each wing and within the fuselage. For defensive purposes, the B-26 also was equipped with six .50-caliber machine guns.
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