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A very nice collection of 416th BG A-26 photos.
During World War II, the 416th Bombardment Group (L) was composed of 416th Headquarters and four Bombardment Squadrons (L), the 668th (5H), 669th (2A), 670th (F6) and 671st (5C); and was under the operational control of the IX Bomber Command, 97th Combat Bombardment Wing of the 9th Air Force.
All photos courtesy of 416th Bombardment Group Photo Gallerys below and the sites are well worth some time to review.
http://www.sgamboti.com/416th_bg_photo_ ... /index.htm
http://www.416th.com/CachatPhotos/Cacha ... hotos.html

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Zero Surprise!!...

Xcellent Mark, looking at the lower turret, was wondering how effective it was with the periscope sight

Great stuff again, Mark - thanks!
Wonder if there are any surviving A-26s that have the early cockpit enclosure they show here.

Edit: Looks like Reida Rae does!

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

Great Pics! Here's one from the 416th that is still with us! "Reida Rae" at the New England Air Museum!




http://www.neam.org/index.php?option=co ... cle&id=929

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"Always remember that, when you enter the ocean or the forest, you are no longer at the top of the food chain."

I'm not biased in anyway when I say this, but the A-26 is one of the best aircraft ever made.

These pics give an excellent perspective of the schemes and gun system types.

Who would want a B-25 when you could have one of these baby's

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Peter
ESAD (E-Science and Digitalisation)