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Project News -
As of 10/02
An all-volunteer,
non-profit organization to the restoration, display and
operation
of former military aircraft.
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Phase
One
Hanger Construction |
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Basic H.A.S. Hanger Building Construction is complete and
interior construction is near completion. This 80x100ft.
building will be used as a facility for restoration of former
military aircraft and vehicles. In addition to the restoration
area is a small display of former military aviation memorabilia
from past and present years. This facility is also available for
independent events at reasonable rates with all proceeds to
benefit Squadron plans. |
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Current
goals are for an addition the Squadron Hanger or separate
building that will allow for the expansion of displayed
memorabilia such as clothing, documents, equipment, weapons, and
small vehicles. This unit would also contain a library and
TV/VCR viewing area. The Squadron would be happy to accept any
aviation memorabilia for display and will post the donor name or
a "Memorial" notation with the displayed item. H.A.S.
plans to actively pursue private and grant funding for this
goal. |
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A
second hanger is planned to house airworthy aircraft and
restored related vehicles and equipment. In addition a static
display area outside this hanger will feature aircraft, vehicles
and associated equipment. Phase three is also a long term plan
that is dependent on funding and donations along with the
approval of the Fairfield County Airport Board. |
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OCTOBER 2002 Project
Update
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A-26B as of 10-20-02 with engine cowlings on.
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Main landing gear assembly
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Cockpit close to completion.
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Emergency Brake Selector valve replaced with help from our
Canadian friend Darcy. Thanks
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Left and Right Ailerons Assemblies installed with gap seals.
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Thanks to Bruce Cook for the final paint finish.
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Top view of A-26B (Notice Branson's in the cockpit).
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View of gun turret and tail
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Top view of cockpit and nose
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Left engine with cowling installed
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Veridical stabilizer awaiting rudder installation
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Nose gear landing door ready to install
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Previous Updates
Douglas
A-26 "Invader" Restoration
Progress
update as of February 2002
Brake Rebuilt by Jim Baldwin |
Left Side - Complete w/new brakes |
Right side still
under maintenance
Skeleton / Architectural Drawing
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Aircraft
Information |
| Type:
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Attack
/ Medium Bomber |
| Crew:
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Three |
| Armament:
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Six
.50 cal. Machine Guns, Plus optional eight
additional, up to 4000 lbs. of bombs |
| Length:
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51'
3" |
| Height:
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18'
6" |
| Wingspan:
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70' |
| Wing
Area: |
540
Sq. Feet |
| Max
Weight: |
35,000
lbs |
| Number
of Engines: |
2 |
| Powerplant:
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Pratt
& Whitney R-2800 |
| Horsepower:
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2000 HP
each |
| Range:
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1400
miles |
| Cruse
Speed: |
284 mph |
| Max
Speed: |
355 mph |
| Ceiling:
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22,100
feet |
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History |
| The first XA-26 flew
on July 10, 1942. The A-26 began service with the
9th Air Force in Europe and also served in Korea
and Vietnam. 2502 Aircraft were built. |
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This
Aircraft
Gov. Serial #44-34104 |
| 02/1945
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Rolled
off the assembly line as an A-26 "B"
(glass nose) at the Douglas plant, Long Beach
California. |
| 03/1945
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Flew
to Europe via Florida and was assigned to the 8th
Army Air Force. |
| 11/1945
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Returned
to the U.S. and was assigned to the 4160th AAF
Base Unit, Hobbs AAFB, New Mexico for storage. |
| 09/1947
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Removed
from storage and assigned to 4135th AF Base Unit
at Hill AFB, Utah where the aircraft was converted
to a "C" (gun nose) version. |
| 06/1952
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Assigned
to the 126th Bombardment (light) Wing with
deployments to France. |
| 01/1953
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Reassigned
to the 38th Bombardment (light) Wing, with
deployments to France, Lybia and Germany. |
| 04/1956
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Reassigned
to the U.S. via the Azores and was assigned to
Fairchild Aircraft in St. Augustine, FL. for
modifications. |
| 10/1956
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Assigned
to the 110th Tactical Bombardment Squadron,
Missouri Air National Guard located at Lambert
Field, St. Louis |
| 03/1957
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The
aircraft was placed in storage at Davis-Monthan
AFB, Arizona |
| 02/1958
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The
aircraft was dropped from government inventory as
surplus |
| Further records
indicate the aircraft went to the Nicaraguan Air
Force and returned to the U.S. in 1977 to The
Military Aircraft Restoration Group, Long Beach
California. From 1986 to 1988 the aircraft was
loaned to the Combat Air Museum, Topeka, Kansas.
The aircraft is
currently owned by Mr. Dave Tallichet and was
assigned the number N99420. |
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General
Data
| Other
Designation (s) |
Light Tank, M5A1
Stuart |
| Production
Quantity |
6810 |
Production
Period |
Nov.
1942-Jun. 1944 |
| Type |
Light
Tank |
Crew |
4 |
| Length
/ hull (m) |
4.84 |
Barrel
Overhang (m) |
n.a. |
| Width
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8½
ft. |
Height
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7½
ft. |
| Combat
Weight (kg) |
34172 |
Radio
Equipment |
SCR508/528/538 |
Firepower
| Primary
Armament |
37mm
Gun M6 |
Ammunition
Carried |
147 |
| Traverse
(degrees) |
Hydraulic
(360º) |
Elevation
(degrees) |
-12º
to 20º |
| Traverse
speed (360º) |
15
sec. |
Sight |
n.a. |
| Secondary
Armament |
3x.30
caliber
MG M1919A4
(AA, coaxial, bow) |
Ammunition
Carried |
6750 |
Mobility
Characteristics
| Engine
Make & Model |
2
x Cadillac Series 42 |
Track
Lines |
66/Track |
| Type
& Displacement |
2
x V8, 5.7 liters |
Track
Width |
29.5
cm |
| Horsepower
(max.) |
2
x 148hp@3200rpm |
Track
Ground Contact |
297.2
cm |
| Power/Weight
Ratio |
19.1
hp/t |
Ground
Pressure |
12.6
psi |
| Gearbox |
4
forward, 1 reverse |
Ground
Clearance (m) |
0.42 |
| Fuel
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Gasoline
(Petrol) |
Turning
Radius (m) |
12.8 |
| Range
on/off road (km) |
161 |
Gradient
(degrees) |
31º |
| Mileage
(liters/100km) |
252
on road |
Vertical
Obstacle (m) |
0.46 |
| Fuel
Capacity (liters) |
405 |
Fording
(m) |
0.91 |
| Speed
on/off road |
58
km/h |
Trench
Crossing (m) |
1.62 |
Armor
Protection
| Armor
Detail |
Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull |
38-64mm@67-90º |
29mm@90º(front)
15mm@90º(rear) |
25mm@73º |
13mm@0º(front)
10mm@0º (rear) |
| Superstructure |
25mm@42º |
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25mm@90º(lower)
25mm@41º(upper) |
13mm@0º |
| Turret |
44mm@80º |
32mm@90º |
323mm@90º |
13mm@0-15º |
| Mantlet |
51mm@76-90º |
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SPECIAL
THANKS TO -
Brill's Towing & Recovery - 614.833.9735
Company Wrench - 866.262.4181
Donation of time and effort is appreciated in delivering this tank to
the hanger.
Thanks again!
Photo Gallery
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A26 Project Information
Hours:
Wed 9am to 5pm
Contact:
Branson Rutherford
Phone: 740.756.4136
Location:
Fairfield County Airport
3266 Old Columbus Road
Carroll, Ohio 43112
Fairfield County
Airport |
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Hours:
Wednesday thru Saturday
10am to 4pm
Sundays
12pm-5pm
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Contact:
740.653.4778 Phone
740.653.2387 Fax
Email
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Location:
Fairfield County Airport
3266 Old Columbus Road
Carroll, Ohio 43112
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Curators:
Contact Dick Debevoise
or Don
Bell. |
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