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Indochina Invader Flies Again.

Authors :
Wilkinson, Stephan
Source :
Aviation History. Jan2021, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p6-7. 2p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article reports that Douglas A-26 Invader that spent a year and a half flying for the French in Indochina during 1952 and '53 has hit the air again, making its first flight on November l, 2020, after a 21-year restoration. It mentions biggest challenge during the return to flight was replacement of a wing spar cap strip, cracked during retrieval of the airplane from a muddy field by the previous caretaker. It also mentions landing-gear attachment points apparently caused the damage.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10768858
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation History
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
147209053