| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 43-22499 |
| Alternate Serial: | 322499 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-26 Invader |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26/JD) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-26C Invader |
| C/n (msn): | 18646 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Reida Rae |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Windsor Locks - Bradley InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KBDL IATA: BDL Local: BDL Other: - |
| Collection: | New England Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 723067 |
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Built by Douglas at Tulsa, this Invader flew combat missions with the 416th BG of the 9th AF in Europe from December 1944 to August 1945. Post-war it was registered N86481 and I saw it as such when stored at Bradley during my first visit in 1973. In 2012 a nine-year restoration was completed. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 September 2024, and has since been viewed 94 times. |