Douglas B-26K Counter Invader 609th SOS Thailand 1969, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model

Air Power Series Highly detailed realistic collectible model Diecast & plastic parts. Display stand included Interchangeable landing gear Measures approximately: 8.25” L x 11.75” Wingspan Box dimension: 11.2” L x 11.2” W x 3.4” H Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above. In 1941 Douglas Aircraft Company began work on their twin-engine medium-bomber A-26 Invader. By the end of production there were 2,452 aircraft produced for all variants. The A-26/B-26 was the only U.S. bomber to take part in three wars, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The confusion with the use of the designation B-26 began when the Martin B-26 Marauder was retired and in 1948 the USAF dropped the “A” (Attack) designator so the Douglas A-26 Invader became the B-26 Invader. The A-26 made its first European appearance in late 1944. On Mark Engineers was given the job to convert B-26s to the K variant. B-26K Counter Invader AF64-646 joined the USAF on August 12, 1964 and assigned to t