Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Douglas A-26B Invader "Solid" Nose
1942-1980
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
1. Douglas A-26B Invader "Solid" Nose Marker
The Douglas A-26 Invader (designated B-26 between 1948-1965) was a single-pilot, twin-engine light bomber and attack aircraft built by Douglas Aircraft during World War II that also saw service during several of the Cold War's major conflicts. It was found to be a fast aircraft capable of carrying twice its specified bomb load. The "solid" nose could be equipped with a combination of anything from .50 caliber machine guns, 37mm auto cannon, 20mm or even a 75mm pack Howitzer, but normally housed six (or later eight) .50 caliber machine guns. The A-26C's "Glass" nose, officially termed the "Bombardier Nose", contained a Norden Bombsight for medium altitude precision bombing. The Louisiana Air National Guard flew the A-26/B-26 from 1946-1958.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold • War, World II.
Location. 29° 57.577′ N, 90° 0.369′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Lower Ninth Ward. Marker is on Angela Street, 0.3 miles south of North Claiborne Avenue (State Highway 39), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4209 Chenault Boulevard, New Orleans LA 70117, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M20 Scout Car "Greyhound" (a few steps from this marker);
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More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Jackson Barracks base. The Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History & Weapons Museum is located on site. Museum is opened M-Sat 10-4. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians.
Also see . . . Geaux Guard Museum website. (Submitted on November 20, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
2. Douglas A-26B Invader "Solid" Nose Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler
3. Douglas A-26B Invader "Solid" Nose Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
