Restoration Division

Douglas A-26C Preservation Project

This site describes the New England Air Museum effort to preserve our Douglas A-26C Invader. The work is aimed at near-term preservation of the aircraft in preparation for a full restoration effort.

The principal focus of the museum is to preserve the nation’s aviation heritage and provide the public with unique experiences while preserving an important part of our country’s history for future generations. We hope you enjoy our site and encourage your feedback on our project.

· Read about and view photos of our work and progress under “Aircraft Status”.

· Learn about the military and civilian history of our aircraft under “Aircraft History”.

· Explore the history of the 416th Bomb Group who flew the A-26 Invader in WWII .

· Visit sites related to the A-26 and other WWII aircraft and military related links.

· Meet our Preservation Crew.

Carl Sgamboti

A-26 Preservation Crew Chief

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Updated: August 1, 2008

· Latest Status Report

NEW BOOK on the 416th BG due out in Mid September 2008

· Darwin’s War - Science, Politics, Warfare,
         Faith and Science—The 416th BG’s                Sacrifices to defeat Eugenics by
       Dr. Larry N. Smith
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To contact us:

To contact the Preservation Crew Chief:

 

Carl Sgamboti

A-26C Preservation Crew Chief

sgamboti@yahoo.com

 

Photo courtesy of Claude Brown

 

March 9, 1945 in front of Reida Rae after Mission #226 to Butzbach Marshalling Yard: Claude Brown (Pilot), Jim Kerns (BN), Dick Muir (BN) Herb Sunderland (Gunner)

A-26 Invader “Reida Rae”

The New England Air Museum, 2003

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