Lower Ninth Ward in Arabi in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Douglas A-26C "Invader"
1942-1972
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
1. Douglas A-26C "Invader" Marker
Type: Attack Bomber
Weight: 35,000 lbs, loaded
Armament: Eight forward firing .50 caliber machine guns
One turret with two .50 caliber machine guns
Six, 1,000 lb rockets under the wings 14 HVAR Rockets internally
Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Radial Engines, 2000 hp each costing $192,000 each in 1943
Speed: Maximum – 373 mph, Cruising – 284 mph
Range: 1,400 miles Service Ceiling: 28,000 feet
Crew: 3 - Pilot, bombardier/navigator/pilot and gunner
Number built: 1,091
The A-26 was a rugged, versatile aircraft that served during the closing months of World
War II through the beginning of the Vietnam War. The A-26C's glass nose was fitted
with a bombardier's compartment designed to serve as a lead ship for a formation. When
the lead aircraft dropped their bombs, the rest followed.
The A-26 served with the Louisiana Air National Guard from 1947-1958. This aircraft
was restored by members of 122nd Restoration Group in 1995 and 2013.
This aircraft (SN: 4 -35937) is on loan from the United States Air Force Museum. Object ID# 666345
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military.
Location. 29° 57.599′ N, 90° 0.323′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Convair F-102A "Delta Dagger" (a few steps from this marker); McDonnell Douglas F-15A "Eagle" (a few steps from this marker); North American F-86D "Sabre" (within shouting distance of this marker); Beech AT-11 "Kansan" (within shouting distance of this marker); North American F-100D "Super Sabre" (within shouting distance of this marker); N/TSW-7C Air Traffic Control Center (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell Douglas F4C "Phantom II" (within shouting distance of this marker); Lockheed T-33 "Shooting Star" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arabi.
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, as it is an active military base.
Also see . . . Geaux Guard Museum website.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
2. Douglas A-26C "Invader" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
