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Converted from [[44-34119]].  
Converted from [[44-34119]].  
Was named '''Mighty Mouse'''


==Operational History==
==Operational History==
unknown
19 Sep 1964 - Accepted into USAF Inventory from [[OnMark Engineering Company]] at Van Nuys, CA. <ref name="AVH-2"> "Aerospace Vehicle Report, Oct-Dec 1964" Reel AVH-2, Pg 598 USAFHRA </ref><br>
20 Sep 1964 - Assigned to [[605th Air Commando Squadron]] at [[Howard AFB]]. <ref name="AVH-2"/><br>


Participated in Operation Steel Tiger.  
6 May 1966 - Designation changed from B-26K to A-26A while assigned to [[605th Air Commando Squadron]] at [[Howard AFB]]. <ref name="AVH-6">"Aerospace Vehicle Report, 1966" Reel AVH-6, Pg 1944 USAFHRA</ref><br>
 
27 Jan 1967 - Assigned to Sacramento Air Material Area (SMAAR) at [[McLellan AFB]]. <ref name="AVH-8">"Aerospace Vehicle Report, 1967" Reel AVH-8, Pg 2749-2750 USAFHRA</ref><br>
26 Jun 1967 - Left SMAAR <ref name="AVH-8"/><br>
29 Jun 1967 - Assigned to [[605th Air Commando Squadron]] at [[Howard AFB]]. <ref name="AVH-8"/><br>
27 Jul 1967 - Returned to [[OnMark Engineering Company]] in Van Nuys, CA. <ref name="AVH-8"/><br>
22 Sep 1967 - Transferred from OnMark to Sacramento Air Material Area (SMAAR) at [[McLellan AFB]]. <ref name="AVH-8"/><br>
11 Oct 1967 - Assigned to [[56th Air Commando Wing]] at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. <ref name="AVH-8"/><br>
16 Oct 1967 - [[56th Air Commando Wing]] at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. <ref name="AVH-8"/><br>
24 Oct 1967 - [[56th Air Commando Wing]] at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. <ref name="AVH-8"/><br>
9 Dec 1967 - Assigned to SMAAR at Nakhon Phanom. <ref name="AVH-8"/><br>
14 Dec 1967 - Assignd to [[56th Air Commando Wing]] at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. <ref name="AVH-8"/><br>
 
2 Aug 1968 - [[56th Special Operations Wing]] at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. <ref name="AVH-10">"Aerospace Vehicle Report, 1968" Reel AVH-10, Pg 2370 USAFHRA</ref><br>
 
10 Nov 1969 - Left [[56th Air Commando Wing]] at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. <ref name="AVH-13">"Aerospace Vehicle Report, 1969" Reel AVH-13, Pg 2202-2203 USAFHRA</ref><br>
14 Nov 1969 - Assigned to 6200nd Air Base Wing at Clark AFB. <ref name="AVH-13"/><br>
 
5 Jan 1970 - Arrived at [[Davis-Monthan AFB]] from [[609th Special Operations Squadron]], [[56th Special Operations Wing]], Nakhon Phanom AB, Thailand. <ref name="AVH-13"/><ref name="AMARC">www.amarcexperience.com</ref><br>
 
Preserved at Seoul Museum, Korea, moved to Korean Aerospace Industry Aerospace Museum, Sacheon AFB.<ref name="AMARC"/>
 
[[File:AVH2-598.jpg|200px]]<br>
[[File:AVH6-1944.jpg|200px]]<br>
[[File:AVH8-2749.jpg|200px]]<br>
[[File:AVH8-2750.jpg|200px]]<br>
[[File:AVH10-2370.jpg|200px]]<br>
[[File:AVH13-2202.jpg|200px]]<br>
[[File:AVH13-2203.jpg|200px]]<br>


==Accidents==
==Accidents==
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==Crew==
==Crew==
Unknown
Maj [[Charles "Charlie"  Volger]] - Pilot<br>
Cpt [[Norman Wolf]] - Navigator <br>
Larry Clunk - Crew Chief


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
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==Images==
==Images==
[[File:64-17651.jpg|300px]]
[[File:64-17651 engine start.jpg|300px]]
[[File:64-17651. USAF.jpg|300px]]<br>
[[File:64-17651 with crew Chief Larry Clunk.jpg|300px]]
[[File:64-17651 at Davis Monthan.jpg|300px]]
[[File:64-17651 KAI(4).jpg|300px]]<br>


[[File:64-17651.(2).jpg|300px]]
[[File:64-17651. KAI.jpg|300px]]
[[File:64-17651. KAI (3).jpg|300px]]<br>


==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:B-26K]]
[[Category:Needs Research]]
[[Category:Needs Research]]
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Latest revision as of 21:53, 14 October 2020

B-26K-1 Invader
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Builders: Douglas Aircraft Company

On Mark Engineering

Operators: United States Air Force
Number Built: 40
First Built: Jan 1963 (YB-26K)

First test flight

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Light Attack Bomber
Weight: 25,130 lbs empty

37,000 lbs loaded
39,250 lbs Maximum

Length: 51' 7 3/16" (inc. guns)
Height: 19' 0"
Wingspan: 71'6" (including wingtip tanks)
Wing Area: 540 Sq. Feet (50.17 m²)
Speed: 169 mph (cruising)
Max Speed: 323 mph
Ceiling: 28,600'
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-103W
Horsepower: 2,500
Fuel Capacity: 1,600 US Gallons
Range: 700 miles w/3518 lbs payload

1,480 miles empty
2,700 miles (ferry)

Crew: 2
Passengers: 1
ARMAMENT
Nose Guns: 8x .50 caliber guns
Dorsal Turret: None
Ventral Turret: None
Payload: 8,000 lbs on wings

4,000 lbs internal

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Converted from 44-34119.

Was named Mighty Mouse

Operational History

19 Sep 1964 - Accepted into USAF Inventory from OnMark Engineering Company at Van Nuys, CA. [1]
20 Sep 1964 - Assigned to 605th Air Commando Squadron at Howard AFB. [1]

6 May 1966 - Designation changed from B-26K to A-26A while assigned to 605th Air Commando Squadron at Howard AFB. [2]

27 Jan 1967 - Assigned to Sacramento Air Material Area (SMAAR) at McLellan AFB. [3]
26 Jun 1967 - Left SMAAR [3]
29 Jun 1967 - Assigned to 605th Air Commando Squadron at Howard AFB. [3]
27 Jul 1967 - Returned to OnMark Engineering Company in Van Nuys, CA. [3]
22 Sep 1967 - Transferred from OnMark to Sacramento Air Material Area (SMAAR) at McLellan AFB. [3]
11 Oct 1967 - Assigned to 56th Air Commando Wing at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. [3]
16 Oct 1967 - 56th Air Commando Wing at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. [3]
24 Oct 1967 - 56th Air Commando Wing at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. [3]
9 Dec 1967 - Assigned to SMAAR at Nakhon Phanom. [3]
14 Dec 1967 - Assignd to 56th Air Commando Wing at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. [3]

2 Aug 1968 - 56th Special Operations Wing at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. [4]

10 Nov 1969 - Left 56th Air Commando Wing at Nakhon Phanom Air Base. [5]
14 Nov 1969 - Assigned to 6200nd Air Base Wing at Clark AFB. [5]

5 Jan 1970 - Arrived at Davis-Monthan AFB from 609th Special Operations Squadron, 56th Special Operations Wing, Nakhon Phanom AB, Thailand. [5][6]

Preserved at Seoul Museum, Korea, moved to Korean Aerospace Industry Aerospace Museum, Sacheon AFB.[6]

AVH2-598.jpg
AVH6-1944.jpg
AVH8-2749.jpg
AVH8-2750.jpg
AVH10-2370.jpg
AVH13-2202.jpg
AVH13-2203.jpg

Accidents

Unknown

Crew

Maj Charles "Charlie" Volger - Pilot
Cpt Norman Wolf - Navigator
Larry Clunk - Crew Chief

Disposition

Was on display in Korean Museum.

Images

64-17651.jpg 64-17651 engine start.jpg 64-17651. USAF.jpg

64-17651 with crew Chief Larry Clunk.jpg 64-17651 at Davis Monthan.jpg 64-17651 KAI(4).jpg

64-17651.(2).jpg 64-17651. KAI.jpg 64-17651. KAI (3).jpg

Sources

Databases searched:

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  • Baugher
  1. ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 "Aerospace Vehicle Report, Oct-Dec 1964" Reel AVH-2, Pg 598 USAFHRA
  2. ↑ "Aerospace Vehicle Report, 1966" Reel AVH-6, Pg 1944 USAFHRA
  3. ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 "Aerospace Vehicle Report, 1967" Reel AVH-8, Pg 2749-2750 USAFHRA
  4. ↑ "Aerospace Vehicle Report, 1968" Reel AVH-10, Pg 2370 USAFHRA
  5. ↑ Jump up to: 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Aerospace Vehicle Report, 1969" Reel AVH-13, Pg 2202-2203 USAFHRA
  6. ↑ Jump up to: 6.0 6.1 www.amarcexperience.com
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