The A-26 is an American twin-engined light bomber and ground attack aircraft. Built by Douglas Aircraft Company for use in World War II, the Invader also saw service during several major Cold War conflicts.  It was a fast aircraft capable of carrying a large bomb load. Its speed was due to the fact that it was outfitted with two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp eighteen-cylinder, double-row radial engines which provided a combined power of 4,000 HP. A range of guns could be fitted to produce a formidable ground-attack aircraft as well as the normal bomber configuration.

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     In 2008 the Champaign Aviation Museum acquired the aircraft from a water bombing company. Due to the limited space of our hangar the A-26 has spent several years outside unrestored. Hopefully, in the coming years we will be able to restore it.