Inside Issue #80 of Warbird Digest
It has been a busy flying season , but unfortunately t here have been several high – profile warbird accidents since our last issue. Two of the accidents were transport – type aircraft with a […]
A-26 “Special Kay” Restoration
Warbird Restorations
Engine Test for B-26K Counter Invader “Special Kay” on Saturday!
On Saturday, July 9th, after a six year restoration, the last flyable Douglas B-26K/A-26A Counter Invader will be rolled out from her hangar for her first engine starts. The unveiling will take place at the Vintage […]
12 Planes of Christmas – Douglas A-26 Invader
As part of WarbirdsNews support for the Commemorative Air Force’s fund-raising campaign ’12 Planes of Christmas’ we will be highlighting each of the aircraft on their list. The fourth of these is the Sierra Hotel Sponsor […]
Warbird Restorations
A-26 “Special Kay” Restoration
In May 1966, Detachment 1, 603d Air Commando Squadron deployed from England AFB, Louisiana to Nakhon Phanom (NKP) Air Base in Thailand. The detachment comprised eight Douglas B-26K Counter Invader bombers and their crews which were to […]
