A-26 INVADER 🔥 COLD START (100% ORIGINAL SOUND)

[@raybame5816]

In 1958 I built a Monogram plastic B-26. It was one of my finest builds at the time. I preferred it to the old Havoc's and Mitchell's that everyone else liked. It's been a favorite of mine ever since. You got a real beauty here. Thanks for the video. I like your style. 80 y/o in USA.

[@mindeloman]

Astronaut Deke Slayton was a A-26 pilot in WWII. He wanted to be a single engine fighter pilot (like everyone else) but the invader was about as close to a fighter plane ad you could get. They came in low and hot. I recall one of the scientist astronauts in the Apollo program told the story how they had to learn to fly T-38s. They learned to fly by text book. He rode back seat one day with Deke flying the T-38. They were going to the Cape. Deke hit a turning approach and flared it right at the feathered edge of stall with the jet burbling and about ready to fall out of the sky. It scared him so bad, he reached for the ejection handles, just in case. When they landed and were walking from the jet, he asked Deke about what that was about and why taking it to where the T-38 was burbling. Deke just shrugged his shoulders and said, "I guess it did." And he said that's when he knew these guys, the test pilot astronauts were another breed of flyer. Deke learned to play by the seat of the pants. Can't learn that from a book.

[@craigpennington1251]

Outstanding & super cool. Another bunch that's living the dream. Thanks for posting.

[@topturretgunner]

I love the visceral sound of two R-2800’s working in unison. The lines of the A-26 are great. Love this airplane.

[@iamrichrocker]

i see why avaitors fall in love with their craft, and crafts...these old warriors deserve their time in the sun again..and what a great way to pay homage to the best generation who fought and died to fight evil transgressions..your channel deserves many more subs/views..thx again...

[@zajcmaster]

What a great way to put it 🙏 thank you for your words, very inspiring, more to come!

[@celtisafricana4984]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@bluskytoo]

my dad flew these in the Korean war , some models had 24 forward firing .50s centered at 600 yds. He said he cut a small ship in half once using 18 guns with APIs and a two second burst!

[@bluskytoo]

@ yes i have several others he told me that are amazing. Not sure how to link up here without putting my email out there.

[@Diogenes425]

Beautiful warbird design.

[@flip97gt]

Anyone remember the movie Always?

[@andrewvanornum7261]

Yes!! I love that movie so much! That movie made me fall in love with the A26 Invader! 🙂❤

[@matthewludlow]

I always loved that movie and fell in love with the Douglas A-26 Invader ever since

[@altair7001]

With two R-2800s, the acceleration and performance must be a thrill ! Thanks for the video!

[@wa1ufo]

Am I right in thinking that is the engine in the Corsair and two of them on the Martin 404. Tremendously powerful engines!

[@AB-pl1ko]

- also in the F6F Hellcat, F8F Bearcat, P-47 Thunderbolt, Lockheed Ventura/Harpoon, Northop P-61, Martin B-26 & DC-6 as well. An iconic design.. Awesome sounding as well.

[@countrichardvoncoudenhovek8855]

Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪,,....Great channel, subscribed just found this aircraft on flight radar

[@zajcmaster]

Thanks man! Cheers to you from Austria 🙌

[@garyhooper1820]

Thanks !

[@gonzaloprado8279]

Que adrenalina siente uno al escuchar el sonido de estos motores,nada que ver con los motores eléctricos de hoy,ni se oyen si están prendidos,

[@zajcmaster]

I suggest you put headphones on and enjoy 🙌

[@julioferrari7382]

cierto....

[@hugocastilla5559]

En 1986, vi un A -26 en un deshuesadero de la FFAA de Nicaragua, en el Aeropuerto Sandino, junto a un viejo C-47, 6 T-33; 6 T-28, un par de Aravá IAI-201, pregunté a un Oficial, y me dijo que el A-26, estába ahí desde 1961, cuando de Nicaragua; partió la fallida invasión a Bahía de Cochinos en Cuba

[@hud86]

I wish I was a millionaires, must be nice to not have to worry about food, housing or work.

[@Samvel-r5l]

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