WWII Vintage Smart Bomb

Sometimes, pictures really do tell the better tale. Let me set the stage for you first though:

The A-26 Invader was a late WWII design that was one of the only aircraft in which its service history stretched over three major wars. The A-26 was a medium bomber that was known for its speed and maneuverability. In Korean service, it saw duty as a close support bomber. In Vietnam, the type was redesignated the B-26K and was used as a ground attack and counter-insurgency aircraft.

This aircraft was perhaps the most effective, heavily armed and armored counterinsurgency aircraft of the propeller era. It served honorably in WWII, nobly in Korea and courageously in Vietnam.

Here's a good photo of one in flight:

(click on image to enlarge)

Now that is a truly a thing of beauty.

However, I have an image of an A-26 in action, on a live attack run.

In classic American tradition, a personal message to the target is often inscribed on the payload, as is the case here.

Seems the target was Andy Rooney...and, well.....just click to continue to see the Battle Damage Assessment.

Bomb Run, Target Rooney.....Bombs Awaaayyyyy!

(thanks to Yellowlegs for the photo!)

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