Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA3206, B-26C Invader FAR-917, Cuban Air Force, 1961. The Douglas Invader A-26 was re-designated B-26 in June 1948.
The Cuban Air Force owned 18 Douglas B-26B/C Invaders from 1956 until 1961. They were assigned to Escuadron de Bombarderos Ligeros located at Campo Brihuegas/La Habana.
The Cuban Air Force owned 18 Douglas B-26B/C Invaders from 1956 until 1961. They were assigned to Escuadron de Bombarderos Ligeros located at Campo Brihuegas/La Habana.
During the “Bay
of Pigs” invasion in April 1961 the B-26C FAR 917 c/n 29011 was flying its last
sortie against the invading Cuban exiles when it was hit by friendly fire.
The
aircraft was flown by Chilean instructor Legas who managed to make a
forced landing while still carrying four 250kg bombs. FAR 917 was ex-USAF
44-35732 and arrived in Cuba in November 1956.
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