5,000 Horsepower ROAR: Douglas A-26B Invader's Powerful Takeoff at Bern, Switzerland!!

Witness the impressive takeoff of the Douglas A-26B Invader N500MR at Bern, Switzerland. This fully restored Douglas A-26B On Mark Marketeer is an unparalleled gem of aviation history, a true spectacle to behold. Look at the beautiful propeller tip vortices during the takeoff. Just listen to the spectacular sounds of our two Pratt & Whitney engines with 2400 horsepower each.
Built in 1945 with serial number 28048, this Douglas A-26B Invader has a rich history. Originally delivered to the USAAF, it was later made available for private ownership. With detailed logbooks dating back to 1952, this aircraft, now registered as N500MR, offers a luxurious experience. Boasting a lavish interior featuring a 6-seat cabin with leather seats, a fridge, and a whiskey bar, and a polished exterior with a gleaming fuselage and meticulously painted wings, this aircraft is a masterpiece of engineering. With nearly 5,000 horsepower, a cruising speed of 450 km/h, and a range of 4 hours, flying in this silver bird is an unparalleled experience that will leave you longing for more.
The Douglas A-26B Invader is a World War II-era aircraft. This twin-engine light bomber was known for its speed, versatility, and firepower. Equipped with two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engines, each producing 2,400 horsepower, the A-26B Invader could reach speeds of up to 560 km/h, making it one of the fastest bombers of its time. With a range of over 2,000 kilometers, it could strike deep into enemy territory with precision.
The A-26B Invader was not only used for bombing missions but also for ground attack, reconnaissance, and even nighttime interdiction. Its adaptability and rugged construction made it a valuable asset in various military operations. The A-26B Invader was highly respected by its crews for its performance and survivability. Over 2,500 of these aircraft were built, serving in conflicts around the world.
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[@jstrat121]

Thank you for NOT putting background music on this video 👍

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your kind words! For sure, the best music came from the powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@jeffreyv8547]

And no jack-wagons yapping next to the camera!

[@maxcorder2211]

After graduating USAF pilot training in 1969, I was assigned to fly the AC-47, with the initial training at England AFB in Alexandria, LA. After that training, I was sent to Vietnam. Most of my AC-47 training was at night, since that’s how the gunship worked. One night I was in the left seat of the airplane waiting to take the runway when the ground controller called on the radio and said to hold position for another aircraft to go ahead of us. I had the window open and heard those great engines as an A-26 taxied up beside us on the left. The props were enormous. I had never seen one before and it was a beautiful thing. Both aircraft, the 47 and the 26 were relics from WWII in a jet age being called back into the service of the country and headed to war again. Both had splendid records in Vietnam.

[@davidellis7081]

Thank you for your service and for sharing that memory!

[@steveperry1344]

I was in the air force at the same time but was just an E3 at that time and a newly trained ground radio repairman. we maintained ground to ground and ground to air communications. I had a lot of respect for the pilots for sure. the only planes I ever flew in were a C-47, C-130, KC 135 and a C-141 but just as a passenger. the gunship plane I had heard of though.

[@manurocker1]

Dude what an awesome story. Thanks for sharing sir.

[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

@@steveperry1344 A fellow 304X4 here. There was a squadron of A26 aircraft at Nakon Panom airbase in Thailand 1969 and 1970.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for sharing your incredible story with us! It's fascinating to hear about your experiences and the historical aircraft. Your journey is a valuable reminder of an important time in history. Your bravery is truly inspiring. Stay well and all the very best to you, Sir! ✈️

[@muffs55mercury61]

Nothing sings the beautiful music that two powerful Pratt & Whitneys do at full throttle. So glad it's in the air and not stuck in some museum. I don't care a lot for jets.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@JohnMcDonald-ef5gz]

Pratt & Whitney. The sound of FREEDOM!

[@converter42]

Are these original gen engines? I’ve seen some restorations running newer gen engines due to concerns about availability of parts or known design or materials issues.

[@weffyj6427]

I agree and beg to differ as Wrights just sound more bad-ass. ...like on the B-25.

[@kimnielsenthewordyvikingett159]

Don't get me wrong jet's definitely have a tremendous use!!!! But I tend to agree with you!!!! That's one beautiful baby girl!!!!! And yes absolutely a sweet sound!!!!!

[@HotRod29591]

Air Force 1971. I was disappointed when I was told I would be turning wrenches on prop planes, not jets. The first time they put us up close and personal in the reciprocating engine test cell I was totally hooked. I spent the next 3 years working on C-130E’s and loved every minute of it. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

Nakon Panom Air Base in Thailand. 1969 and 1970

[@tombutcher5776]

You don't need much runway with 5,000HP! Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your awesome comment! The Douglas A-26B Invader is indeed a powerful aircraft with its two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines, each producing around 2,500 horsepower. It's truly a beautiful and a very rare sight. The sound is best music for an aviation enthusiast! ✈️🎶

[@scottinohio701]

@@matthiashaenni Those R2800s are producing 2000 NOT 2500!!!!!!!!!!

[@matthiashaenni]

@scottinohio701 This particular aircraft is a Douglas A-26 Invader which has undergone a series of partial improvements by On Mark Engineering, including being equipped with more powerful engines. The standard R2800 engines produce around 2000 horsepower, but this one is, as said, around 2500 hp each, totaling 5000 hp. Thanks for your understanding.

[@markymarknj]

@@scottinohio701 it depends on the version of the R-2800. Early versions developed around 2,000 hp, but later versions developed an astounding 2,800 horsepower! See here for more info about the R-2800: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratt_%26_Whitney_R-2800_Double_Wasp

[@hotrodray6802]

Not on blue 100 octane. You're manifold pressure limited and getting 2000 each is iffy. But you're not hauling 8,000 pounds of bombs and full fuel either. And yes, you better have 4,000 ft runway or you're in very serious trouble if you abort. Yes I've flown the A26 with the CAF.

[@johnnyholland8765]

All that polished aluminum. Blindingly beautiful...

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your nice comment, John. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. I spent hours at the airport before the flight to ensure I wouldn't miss this incredible moment. Seeing the Douglas A26 Invader was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The engine sounds are the best music for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely mesmerizing! 😍🙌

[@patrickshaw8595]

These were one of the first ships with "C Series" Pratt & Whitney R-2800s. COMPLETELY different animals from the earlier engines. ONLY aircraft engines ever made that did not require rubber vibration mountings. Pity there is no more 115/145 octane avgas so he could really open her up. My Dad worked at the Kansas City factory that first tested and then built them. It's designer Luke Hobbs would hear how much horsepower the R4360 28 cylinder made back in Hartford Connecticut and HE WOULD DUPLICATE IT with the 2800C. My Dad was on the throttle when they tested these things to FOUR THOUSAND HORSEPOWER (at 30 psi boost) FOR 24 HOURS. That fact was immediately classified Military Secret and stayed that way until Daryl Greenamyer got Congress to declassify it for the purpose of breaking the German Me109R's air speed record - in 1969!

[@GarthWatkins-th3jt]

Amazing, thanks very much for posting. I love to read stories like yours giving me a window into a different world than my own. All the best.

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

Nothing as mesmerizing as the sound of big, unmuffled radial engines. The video really does not do them justice. Gotta hear 'em up close and personal to get the full, visceral effect!

[@mothmagic1]

V12s are even better.

[@marcob4630]

A wonderful machine indeed!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@marcob4630]

@@matthiashaenni Thanks to you! I had never seen this masterpiece

[@squangan]

These are still being used to fight forest fires in Canada, they are impressively loud going overhead.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for sharing that interesting fact! It's amazing to hear that the Douglas A-26B Invader is still being utilized for fighting forest fires in Canada. 🛩️

[@mikem9536]

Not as loud as the famous Martin Mars, but those are retired now.

[@silverstar7815]

@squangan Really ? Source ?

[@squangan]

@@silverstar7815 My apologies, although I had seen them daily in the Yukon Territory upon checking they are out of service now.

[@silverstar7815]

@@squangan That's what I thought

[@jamesrobinson6382]

In 1960 I worked at the Oklahoma City airport where we housed 2 beautiful planes for Senator Kerr. One was just like this plane. Whenever it would take off everyone went outside to watch. It was breathtaking to say the least. I will never forget.

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

Beautiful Aircraft... A work of art...

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your kind words! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

@@matthiashaenni Well worth the wait I'm sure. Have a great evening. 🪶✨

[@mylosairplanefan]

What an absolute beauty!! Can't get enough of that sound. Fantastic video!!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you Mylos! It's impressive to see such a well-preserved piece of aviation history in action. I spent hours at the airport before the flight to ensure I wouldn't miss this incredible moment. Seeing the Douglas A26 Invader was truly a wonderful experience. The engine sounds are the best music for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely spectacular! 😍🙌✈️ Thanks again and all the best to you, Matt

[@mindeloman]

Astronaut Deke Slayton was an Invader pilot in WWII. Like so many who graduated primary flight school, he was dissapointed he wasn't going to be a fighter pilot. He was off to multi-engine school. He was a B-25 pilot and completed all his missions in Italy. He then moved over to attack aircraft. He loved the A-26.

[@bertputtocks903]

Nothing comes closer to God than the sound of 5,000 HP radials!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@whiplash8277]

Double Wasp Radials sound like nothing else. What beauty to the ears.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you!! Best music from these powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines!I! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@djpalindrome]

Beautiful simplicity

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you 😊

[@SimonButler]

Wow, as if it wasn't cool enough by itself, it also had great prop vortices!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you, Simon. Much appreciate your kind words. I waited out at the airport for hours before the flight just to make sure I didn't miss this wonderful moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is such a rare sight in the skies these days. Best engine music for an avgeek like me, and those prop vortices were just the icing on the cake! 🎂✈️ Thanks again and all the best to you, Matt

[@rustykirwin388]

I love the sound of a big radial and I will run outside of my home to watch them flying over. My wife used to ask what I was doing and I told her about that sound it is unmistakable. She doesn't ask anymore and sometimes she even goes out side with me. My youngest daughter loved aircraft and wanted to go to the airport and set at the end of the runway and watch them fly over. While she was in grade school we went to a airshow and one of these A26s was there and open to the public. So she was wanting to see the cockpit and when we got up there she looked out of the left window and realized how far off the ground she was and wild horses couldn't keep there. Lol True story, but then a air national guard Chinook dropped it's ramp and for the next hour it was up and down and threw the helicopter and finally she got the gunners seat too. Have a nice day.

[@RedneckSpaceman]

What a Beast!!

[@matthiashaenni]

Absolutely! The Douglas A-26B Invader is indeed a beast of an aircraft with its impressive 5,000 horsepower engines! 🛩️🔥

[@edostuff]

Superb catch, The shine and the prop vortices. EXCELLENT!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your great comment, Edo! The Douglas A-26B Invader is truly a powerful aircraft, with each of its two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engines producing around 2,500 horsepower. Oh I loved the prop vortices, the sound, the aircraft... huge motivation for an avgeek! ✈️🌟

[@giuseppe4909]

Gorgeous !

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😍🙌🎶✨

[@tayninh69]

Holy crap, that's a beautiful airplane and it sounds terrific. Thanks for posting.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your kind words! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@lbjlbj1]

I worked with a retired USAF pilot. He got selected for the A-26 program (during the Vietnam Era) and went all thru the training phases including firing the 50 cals! He had been flying the EC-47's so it was a fairly easy transition to make. He was checked out and ready to go and the Air Force cancelled that program as the wings were folding on flights. Kinda put an end to him flying the A-26. He said when he fired the guns, the entire cockpit filled with smoke!

[@BjarneLinetsky]

The designers went crazy on this one. Low lift, high thrust for sure!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your comment! The Douglas A-26B Invader is indeed a powerful aircraft with its two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines producing a total of around 5,000 horsepower! 😊🚀✈️

[@BjarneLinetsky]

@@matthiashaenni I understand the French used these beasts as gunships in Indochina in the late 1950s with EIGHT 50 cal in the nose.

[@TheHDAviation]

What a catch and what a sound, that is one awesome aircraft to get to see at Bern!!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you Jesse! I camped out at the airport for 2 hours just to catch this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is very rare nowadays in the skies these days. Best engine music for an avgeek. And the prop vortices were the icing of the cake.

[@TheHDAviation]

@@matthiashaenni It was definitely worth it! 😍

[@madeiraaviation4656]

Wow Amazing 💯

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you very much my friend. I spent hours at the airport before the flight just to witness this incredible moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare gem in the skies. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌

[@dwightmagnuson4298]

I saw a single-engine King Cobra take off about 40 years ago at an air show in Georgia. The pilot reached the end of the runway, pointed the plane at the clouds and stood it on the prop. He disappeared overhead, engine screaming straight up into the the cloud layer. That was the best show of raw power I've ever seen..

[@matthiashaenni]

Wow, what an incredible experience! Thank you for sharing that amazing memory with us. The Douglas A-26B Invader is truly a beast with its 5,000 horsepower engines! 🚀✈️😊

[@gmanbeavis]

Nothing beats the sound of big radial engines....NOTHING.

[@crushingvanessa3277]

Hearing this first thing in the morning is amazing.

[@matthiashaenni]

Good morning! 🌞 The Douglas A-26B Invader is indeed a powerful aircraft, with each of its Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engines producing around 2,500 horsepower. Thanks for watching and have a nice day! 🛫

[@crushingvanessa3277]

@@matthiashaenni I had a ride in an empty C-46 once so I have a little experience with the 2800. They get the C-46 up in a hurry, The A-26 is a lot lighter.

[@craigpennington1251]

Outstanding A-26 & sounding very healthy. Thanks for posting without music or narration.

[@matthiashaenni]

Of course! Thank you for your kind comment! Much appreciated! I spent hours at the airport before the flight to ensure I wouldn't miss this incredible moment. Seeing the Douglas A26 Invader was truly a wonderful experience. The engine sounds are the best music for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely spectacular! ️All the best to you, Matt

[@EdWhisenantAviation]

Remarkable looking A-26, so glad you caught this very rare Invader in action 👍😎

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your comment, Ed! The Douglas A-26 Invader is indeed a remarkable aircraft with a fascinating history. Your support is truly appreciated! 😎👍

[@florentmichel7166]

OMG, amazing piece of art!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you. Yes, it's impressive to see such a well-preserved piece of aviation history in action. . I waited out at the airport for hours before the flight just to make sure I didn't miss this wonderful moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is such a rare sight in the skies these days. Best engine music for an avgeek like me, and those prop vortices were just the icing on the cake! 🎂✈️ Thanks again and all the best to you, Matt

[@jdebouve]

Thank you, you made my day 😊

[@matthiashaenni]

What a wonderful comment, thank you so much!! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍 Best wishes, Matt

[@JuanGMartinez]

Beautiful Aircraft, and fantastic Video Matt. Thanks for sharing !!!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your kind words, Juan! The Douglas A-26B Invader is indeed a beautiful and powerful aircraft. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😊🛩️✈️

[@claudelafleur464]

In Highschool (1961-1965) I worked weekends pumping avgas at an airport in south Louisiana.. A couple of oil service companies had A--26's converted (as this one) for passenger service .. They were used to fly their engineers and executives around for meetings etc.. Really a beautiful airplane..

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful story and connection to the Douglas A-26B Invader! It's amazing to hear about the aircraft's versatile use for passenger service back in the day. 🛩️✈️👍

[@foxxray54]

Amazing footage Matt of this true beauty. And that sound 🤩🤩🤩

[@matthiashaenni]

Thanks a lot!

[@czlowiekstarejdaty]

Beautiful video 👍

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you very much! Glad you liked the video! Much appreciated.

[@SaigonAviation]

Love this propeller plane, very beautiful. Thanks!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@MichaelFlavin-y3g]

Damn, that is Bad Ass!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you! I spent hours at the airport before the flight to make sure I didn't miss this incredible moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. The engine roar was the best for an avgeek and the prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌

[@airplane_challenge]

wow!! Beautiful airplane! Absolutely gorgeous.

[@matthiashaenni]

I really appreciate your kind words! Thank you so much! I was at the airport for hours just to catch this amazing sight. The Douglas A26 Invader is quite a rare gem nowadays. Watching such a well-maintained historical aircraft in action was incredible. The engine's melody was the ultimate tune for any aviation geek, and those prop vortices were spectacular! 😍🙌🎶✨

[@airplane_challenge]

@@matthiashaenni 👍

[@Owensaviation320]

Absolutely amazing video Matt 👍 Keep up the amazing work

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you, Owen! Much appreciate your kind words. I camped out at the airport for hours before the flight just to make sure I didn't miss this wonderful moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is such a rare sight in the skies these days.

[@swissaviation]

Wie das Bugfahrwerk eingefahren wird, einzigartig! Und was für ein himmlischer Sound. Klasse Aufnahmen!

[@matthiashaenni]

Ja, das ist wirklich speziell, wie das Bugfahrwerk eingefahren wird. Da haben die Ingenieure eine tolle Aufgabe hingekriegt. Die ganze Maschine ist natürlich ein reinstes Kunstwerk. Es ist beeindruckend, ein so gut erhaltene Douglas A-26 Invader in Aktion zu sehen. Vielen Dank und lieber Gruss, Matt

[@JelmersAviation]

What an incredible video man! Thats a stunning plane! Liked!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Jelmer! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@LisbonAirportSpotting]

Great video!! Shining and noisy ✈️✨

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you my friend. I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare gem in the skies nowadays.

[@LisbonAirportSpotting]

​​@@matthiashaenniwell worth the wait! Great effort my friend! I love these classics 🤩

[@rayhall7759]

Holy cow! Lets watch it again! Crank up the volume!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@MrFlemball]

Beautiful restoration job. Great sound!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your comment! The Douglas A-26B Invader is indeed a shiny and powerful aircraft. With its two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines producing a total of 5,000 horsepower, it's an impressive sight and sound during takeoff! ✈️🌟

[@jimmyves1040]

What a stunning catch ! Lovely sound and beautiful vortexes from the blades !

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Jim! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this incredible moment. The Douglas A-26 Invader is quite a rare sight these days. It’s so wonderful to see such a beautifully preserved piece of history in action. The sound of those engines was the best music for any aviation geek, and the prop vortices were a wonderful surprise! 😍🙌🎶✨

[@norwichaviation]

Great video! Love the sound!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🎶✨

[@lbjlbj1]

Very nice! She just, started flying!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you very much!

[@geneheck]

Man, that's a good looking plane.

[@rollingthunder277]

I never tire of the movie Always because of the A-26 and the PBY.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for watching! I spent hours at the airport before the flight just to witness this incredible moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare gem in the skies. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌

[@jayfleegle9455]

One of my top 5 movies ever. When I mention that movie to people, some say hey that’s a chick flick!! I say BullShit!!!!!🤘😎

[@enderw88]

I was thinking that exact thing when I was watching. Holly Hunter and an A26...

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

Years sgo I primarily flew radials but eventually upgraded to jets, but NOTHING sounds as sweet to me as two big radials at takeoff power! ❤

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for sharing your aviation experience with us! The sound of those radials at takeoff power is indeed music to the ears of many aviation enthusiasts. Your love for those big radials is totally understandable! ✈️🔊❤️

[@MWR-lg9qp]

My God that thing is beautiful.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@steveperry1344]

that's a awesome looking plane all bright and shiny.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your kind words! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@Warbirds]

Wirklich tolle Maschine !

[@matthiashaenni]

Herzlichen Dank!

[@VlakynaSlovensku]

Fantastic plane and video! Excellent job! Best regards!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much my good friend! It's impressive to see such a well-preserved piece of aviation history in action. I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare gem in the skies nowadays.

[@BAVBavarianAviationVideonews]

Wow was für ein Exote😍 Fantastisches Video Matthias👌 Daumen hoch👍😊

[@matthiashaenni]

Vielen Dank 😃 Martin!

[@HighFlight]

What a beauty. Those prop tip vortices were amazing. Thanks for sharing. I've subscribed - can't understand why I hadn't before! I'm impressed by the results her with the RX10 IV. Greetings from England. 👍

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your kind words and for subscribing! The Douglas A-26B Invader is indeed a beauty with its powerful 5,000 horsepower engines. Greetings to you in England and thank you for your support! 👍🛩️

[@dennisfenton9733]

flew as aerial photo operator on these in Panama in 1967-8..very quick...great ship at low altitude passes.

[@matthiashaenni]

Wow, that must have been an incredible experience flying on the Douglas A-26B Invader as an aerial photo operator in Panama back in 1967-68! It's amazing to hear about your firsthand experience with this powerful aircraft! ✈️📷🌟

[@moronibreitbart6055]

Most don’t know that this aircraft was quite a handful for young inexperienced pilots. Can’t think of a more beautiful bird.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your comment! Somehow you have to start even in aviation. I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning!

[@ranit9cupsoftea842]

What a fantastic video !!!! Hats off to you

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much!

[@Ally-Mollys-aviation]

This is absolutely amazing! 🤩✈️👍🏼

[@ZRHSPOTTER-sw3ot]

Super Fang Matt liked liebe Grüße aus Zürich Marlies

[@matthiashaenni]

Vielen Dank, Marlies! Ich habe stundenlang am Flughafen gewartet, nur um diesen unglaublichen Moment zu erleben. Die Douglas A26 Invader ist heutzutage ein seltener Anblick. Es ist wunderbar! Lieber Gruss aus Bern nach Zürich, Matt

[@paladin0654]

Thanks. Nothing sounds like the Double Wasp.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your comment! The two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines producing a combined 5,000 horsepower. The sound of those engines roaring during takeoff is simply unforgettable! 🛩️🔊✈️

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

What a catch! Spectacular footage, Matt!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you very much my friend! Seeing the Douglas A26 Invader in action was amazing! The wait was absolutely worth it. 💯🔥

[@CRVideos0877]

Wow... amazing plane, wonderful capture! Congratulations, my friend, have a nice weekend!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! The Douglas A-26B Invader is indeed an amazing aircraft with a rich history. Wishing you a fantastic day! 😊🛩️👍

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

... Awesome footage of a cool plane!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you very much my friend. I camped out at the airport for hours before the flight just to make sure I didn't miss this wonderful moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is such a rare sight these days. The engine roar is best music for an aviation enthusiast, and those prop vortices were just the icing on the cake!

[@Gouto-]

Wow! What awesome Sound!! and also crazy Propeller Vortices! Loved this one a lot, Thanks for Filming!! :)

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you my friend! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight to ensure I wouldn't miss this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is so rare nowadays. The engine music was a treat for my ears, and the prop vortices were simply spectacular! 🎶✨

[@Gouto-]

@@matthiashaenni Oh yeah I would certainly do the same! Congrats on Catching it Matt!! :)

[@georgeberg2106]

Great looking plane!!! I'd not want to be the one that has to polish it after a flight though.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your nice words! I camped out at the airport for hours before the flight just to make sure I didn't miss this wonderful moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is such a rare sight these days. The engine roar is best music for an aviation enthusiast, and those prop vortices were just the icing on the cake! 🎂✈️ Yes, the polishing and the whole maintenance of this wonderful aircraft takes a lot of efforts.

[@h.v.davidson4507]

Beautiful air craft...

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😍🙌🎶✨

[@B-aviation]

Chrome plane,awesome catch👍

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your nice comment! The Douglas A-26B Invader is truly a powerful aircraft with its twin Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engines producing a total of around 5,000 horsepower.

[@chuniquepaceno470]

Reminds me a bit of the old S-2s the US Navy use to fly before they were replaced by the jet-powered S-3s...though the chrome on this bad boy really stands out, nice plane.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! The Douglas A-26B Invader is definitely a classic beauty with its powerful engines producing that iconic roar. Best music for an avgeek! ✈️👍

[@thomasmcmanus6575]

Just too awesome 👌 Thx Matt. You always have something interesting.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you, Thomas! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight to ensure I wouldn't miss this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is so rare nowadays. The engine roar was best music for my ears, and the prop vortices were simply spectacular! 🎶✨ God bless you! All the best to you!

[@PLANEMANIA747]

That's awesome 👌 Absolutely beautiful capture 😍

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your lovely comment! So glad you enjoyed the video! 😊🎶

[@FitzArias]

Wow, something different to see after watching the same type of planes take off in hundreds of different videos. I guess this plane was the american answer to the English Mosquito. Sounded very powerful, well recorded, sight & sound.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your great comment! The P-51 Mustang is without a doubt a legendary plane. The video shows a training session in Bern, Switzerland, gearing up for the Airshow in Zeltweg. The sound of the Merlin engines is the finest music for any aviation enthusiast, and seeing three P-51 Mustangs at once makes the heart leap with joy! 🛩️🎶✨

[@dnhug]

super video Matthias! danke Dir! LG dom

[@matthiashaenni]

Vielen herzlichen Dank Dom! Der Sound allein ist allerbeste Musik in den Ohren jedes Flugzeug-Enthusiasten.

[@hookeaires6637]

Love everything about the digital age but the visual effect it has on spinning propellers.

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your comment! The Douglas A-26B Invader is truly a powerful aircraft, with each of its two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engines producing around 2,500 horsepower.

[@patrickshaw8595]

Those effects have always been around even with mechanical movie camera shutters.

[@SteveBull-tg8mi]

A beautiful airplane!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your comment! The Douglas A-26B Invader is indeed a beautiful and powerful aircraft. With its impressive 5,000 horsepower engines, it's always a breathtaking sight to see it take off! 🛩️✈️👍

[@SteveBull-tg8mi]

@@matthiashaenni My brother flew B-26's in the early '50s when he was in the Air Force. Its always been one of my favorite airplanes.

[@alexandertheplanespotter7975]

Hi I’m a huge fan of

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you my friend. The Douglas A-26B Invader is an absolute wonderful aircraft. Those Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engines are best music to my ears, producing 2,500 horsepower each. The prop vortices, the roar of those engines - pure aviation magic! ✈️🌟

[@jamesjacola351]

Freak'n beautiful!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@tomjohnson3610]

Beautiful

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@StevieWonder737]

More than a few A-26's were converted to corporate passenger use in the years immediately following WW2. This aircraft seems certainly to be one of them, noted by the large passenger windows in the fuselage aft of the wings. The replica 50cal guns in the nose were undoubtedly installed during the restoration. And what a magnificent restoration. It's is stunningly beautiful in the HIGHLY polished aluminum. It will be somebody's full time job to keep that polished finish up especially on the engine nacelles.

[@vc10aviation]

Great Catch

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you! Nice to hear from you. It's impressive to see such a well-preserved piece of aviation history in action. I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare gem in the skies nowadays. Best wishes to you!

[@elrobo3568]

I loved to be at the end of the runway (quick check duty) and watch these beauties take off and land. There were many pulled out of "the boneyard" at Davis Monthan AFB Tucson for use in Viet Nam.

[@christianagren1032]

One of the best gas to noise converters out there

[@tonyrotzler63]

Wow, amazing

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated!

[@mtidwell111]

Beautiful bird!!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you! It's impressive to see such a well-preserved piece of aviation history in action. I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare gem in the skies nowadays.

[@pdhafb]

Simply stunning..

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your comment! The Douglas A-26B Invader is truly a remarkable aircraft with a rich history. Simply stunning indeed! ✈️👍

[@ViniciusLacerda768]

Engine Sound: Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp

[@Thomas1980]

L:::::I:::::K::::::E____Excellent good Video! Thumbs Up

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your enthusiastic support and positive feedback! Your support means a lot, thank you! 🚀👍😊

[@Robochop-vz3qm]

Thats a weapon that thing. Beautiful

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your kind words! 👍🛩️

[@Cam_mak]

I’m amazed. Great footage!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you.very much for your kind words! I spent hours at the airport before the flight to make sure I didn't miss this incredible moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. The engine roar was the best for an avgeek and the prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌

[@Kelly-tt1sx]

This is totally amazing,what an aircraft! 🤩

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you, Kelly! So nice to hear from you! I waited for hours at the airport to see the Douglas A26 Invader, and it was the best decision ever. This rare beauty in the skies is something you don’t see every day. The engine's melody was enchanting, and the prop vortices were the cherry on top. Couldn’t have asked for a better moment! ✈️

[@Kelly-tt1sx]

@@matthiashaenni You are very welcome! I don’t blame you for waiting,I would have done the same! Greetings from Idaho

[@johnmartlew5897]

The Reynolds’s Wrap on the tail fin needs to be checked out … 😁 … gorgeous aircraft!

[@finleyfendt3750]

Amazing

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you very much!

[@AviationTrainTV]

Great video 😃

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@nicksrc908]

The propeller vortex was cool , when the brakes were released.

[@RedneckSpaceman]

Vortexes! There was one on each blade tip!!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@Vaushgg]

Beautiful airplane!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you!! I waited at the airport for hours before the flight just to witness this amazing moment. The Douglas A26 Invader is a rare sight these days. It's amazing to see such a well-preserved piece of history in action. The engine music was the best soundtrack for any avgeek, and those prop vortices were absolutely stunning! 😍🙌😍🙌🎶✨

[@chickhenkein_FAK...]

Nice my friend!

[@matthiashaenni]

Thank you for your support and kind words!! 😊👍

[@chickhenkein_FAK...]

@@matthiashaenni thx!