The Douglas A-26 Invader was first flown in 1941 and went into action in 1944 in Europe. Several variants were produced including a -A, -B and -C model with various armament and nose configurations. The example shown here is a -C model, with the glass nose. Others had up to 8 .50 caliber machine guns mounted up front. Over 2,500 Invaders were built, with the last one being produced in 1963. They were widely used in Korea and some even served in Viet Nam.

Later in life, the designation was changed to the B-26, a number which was also used by a Martin aircraft. This particular aircraft was last used in the Korean war for ground support. Pilots said that it was a fine aircraft to fly, having plenty of power and able to hit speeds of over 400 mph.

After the war, some were used as executive transports and others as fire bombers. About 1000 pounds of armor plating was removed during a typical civilian conversion.

This example is located at the Fred E. Weisbrod Museum in Pueblo, Colorado. It was the first aircraft aquired by the museum back in 1972.