B-26 Invader – PDF

The Douglas B-26 Invader was developed during World War II as a fast and heavily armed attack bomber capable of striking ground targets, transportation networks, and enemy installations. Designed by the Douglas Aircraft Company, the aircraft featured a streamlined twin-engine configuration, substantial bomb-carrying capacity, and powerful forward-firing armament. Entering service late in the war, the Invader quickly earned a reputation for reliability and combat effectiveness.

Unlike many wartime aircraft that disappeared from frontline service after 1945, the Invader continued to play an important role during the early Cold War. The aircraft saw extensive combat service during the Korean War, where it conducted night interdiction missions, attacks against transportation targets, and close support operations. Its combination of speed, payload, and endurance made it particularly effective in these demanding roles.

The Invader’s military career extended even further during the Vietnam War. Modernized B-26K Counter Invader variants were used in counterinsurgency and strike missions throughout Southeast Asia, demonstrating the aircraft’s remarkable adaptability decades after its original introduction. Serving in conflicts from World War II through Vietnam, the B-26 Invader established one of the longest and most distinguished combat records of any American attack aircraft and remains a classic example of successful military aircraft design.

What’s Included:

• 12 1.5” square counter images
• 24 1” square counter images
• 36 .75” square counter images
• 40 .625” square counter images
• Numbered Images to assist with game organization and tracking
• Printable PDF format for personal gaming use

Each image size is contained on a ½ sheet.

• Enables users to save paper and print 2 types of aircraft on the same page.
• Print one set of aircraft images then reverse the page in the printer and print a second type of your choice on the same page.